Senior Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Strategic Solutions (Onsite)

RTX•Richardson, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. We’re looking for a proven leader to take on a key role within Collins Integrated Platform portfolio. As the Level 5 Value Stream Leader (VSL) Manager, you’ll be working with other VSL overseeing a large development program. This role indirectly leads a matrix organization, is accountable for performance and profit/loss and may lead future bid and proposal efforts. The VSL role combines three core responsibilities: delivering on financial commitments, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring successful execution. It requires someone who is comfortable making decisions, managing complexity, and working across functions to get results. This role is also customer-facing, requiring strong communication and relationship-building skills to ensure alignment, responsiveness, and trust with key government and industry partners. This is a critical leadership role with direct influence on the success of our mission and the teams who deliver it. Key attributes needed to align with the business culture include a candidate who is People Focused, has a One Team mentality and is Mission Driven. One Team - This leader will foster a collaborative environment, build strong internal and customer relationships, and enable open communication to have high-performing and effective program teams People Focused - We develop talent and are passionate about building knowledge. Mission Driven - Providing critical capabilities, for no fail missions, in support of our Nation’s defense is part of our legacy and motivation, and meeting commitments is our priority

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Requires advanced business knowledge, general management and leadership capability to lead business or functional teams
Must have strong earned value management (EVM) experience, including baseline planning, performance measurement, and variance analysis.
This position requires the ability to travel required - up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, manufacturing environment
Strong people leadership and organization skills
Meet Collins/RTX Enterprise Values including Ethical Behavior, Customer Focused Improvement, Accountability & Teamwork and Openness & Trust
Strong attention to detail and drive for excellence
Experience working with operations as products transition from Engineer design into a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Providing timely and accurate inputs for quarterly forecasts and monthly flash cycles
Ensure non-recurring engineering (NRE) cost elements are reviewed for timing, risk, and alignment with program phases
Partner with Operations to develop reliable production forecasts, factoring in delivery schedules and risk
Maintain accurate orders forecasts in collaboration with the Business Development team, including order timing, value, and probability of win
Track and communicate anticipated sales resulting from new orders to maintain revenue predictability
Help prepare Strategic Financial Plan inputs in partnership with Operations, Engineering, and Business Development
Set and execute short-, mid-, and long-term objectives aligned with customer goals and the Strategic Communications Systems strategy
Ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance targets are met for internal stakeholders and external customers
Lead program/development reviews, CAM reviews and PM-IPT reviews—owning program status updates and escalation paths as needed
Input and presentation of Estimates at Completion (EACs) and ensure compliance with EVMS, CMS/RLPM, and quality requirements
Champion innovation by challenging the status quo and helping shape strategies that improve the business
Lead and be accountable for Pursuit, Order, Capture activities
Provide daily leadership for a team of matrixed employees, fostering a high-performance, customer-focused culture
Drive accountability across the team while empowering Value Stream Leaders to own and lead their areas of responsibility
Promote a positive environment where employees feel supported, trusted, and encouraged to grow
Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with both internal and external customers
Communicate effectively across all levels of leadership—internally and externally—to ensure alignment and program success
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to negotiate program needs and deliver on commitments

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program