Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Propulsion (Onsite)

Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Propulsion (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2025-01-17

Country: United States of America

Location: HCA09: Mission Sys (Propulsion) 3530 Branscombe Road, Fairfield, CA, 94533 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

This position is responsible for managing development and/or production programs and ensuring performance execution in accordance with contractual requirements. As a Value Stream Leader (Program Manager), you will be joining the Propulsion Business and will be responsible for leading multiple small and mid-sized programs. The Value Stream Leader is accountable for the full lifecycle of products and services from inception through contract completion in addition to managing P&L. This position provides the opportunity to serve as the face of the organization to our clients and customers.

This position is required to work onsite at our Fairfield, CA facility.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for program execution, ensuring adherence to program plans, schedules, and budgets for programs under his/her responsibility
• Responsible for cradle to grave opportunity management including bid and proposals for the respective programs as well as response to request for quote/proposals, bids, negotiation, sales order kick off, execution, and program closure
• Reviews and updates milestones, program plans, schedules, and budgets for programs to ensure that the organization's objectives are met
• Assumes commitment to program success and building solid business relationships with internal and external customers
• Interface with key functional departments (Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Configuration Management, Engineering, etc.) to ensure needed stakeholder involvement is maintained
• Ensure the Integrated Project Team (IPT) is effective at managing the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule, performance, and on-time delivery of company programs or subsystems of major programs
• Identifies (and develops) risks and opportunities, develops mitigations and recommendations to achieve customer satisfaction, cost and performance goals
• Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, including coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operational budgets, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legal compliance and to protect the organization’s interests
• Supports annual strategic planning efforts for the business
• Prepares and presents value-stream strategy, progress, and results, including communicating project progress status, delays, and issues to stakeholders as necessary in a timely manner
• Ensures a Continuous Improvement mentality is prevalent in the organization, actively leading and participating in Lean activities to drive quality and efficiency
• Travel requirements up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• Must have demonstrated the ability to strategically organize and complete projects, tasks, and business objectives
• Experienced in leading and motivating cross-functional teams through project closure
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate verbally and written at all levels internally and externally
• Strong computer skills (MS Office suite)
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience of leading change & process improvements
• Strong leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, and teaming attitude
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
• Knowledge of the Manufacturing life cycle
• SAP and Microsoft Project experience preferred

What We Offer

• 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
• And more!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military, and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft, and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 112,000 USD - 224,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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