Value Stream Manager - Military Avionics and Helicopters (Hybrid)

This position is for a Value Stream professional with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise in Program Management, able to manage complex problems in a large program.  Develops and implements new processes, standards or operational plans that impact the achievement of results.  Develops program plans, schedules, and budgets, and supports strategic planning efforts, contract negotiations, and may manage important vendors.

More specifically, this position supports the Military Avionics and Helicopters - Fighter and Bomber business unit with primary focus on the F-35 program.  While this position will concentrate on support of the F-35 platform, secondary responsibilities for support of other Fighter and Bomber platforms are also possible.  General knowledge and awareness of US DOD acquisition processes and the tactical jet or bomber operator community would be beneficial. Individuals are responsible for achievement of strategic goals with respect to customer satisfaction, execution of program deliverables, and business growth and profitability on the F-35 and any other focus programs.  Strong candidates should have a technical background in avionics products and systems, with experience leading and managing complex production programs.  Knowledge of aerospace sensors products and industry is desired, but not required.  The position requires taking a leadership role in frequent interactions with key customer stakeholders and providing cross-functional leadership to coordinate activities across the Collins Aerospace team that includes Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Service and Customer-facing representatives to achieve program commitments and deliverables. Individual travel varies but could include up to 20% of your time.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide program execution expertise with primary focus on the F-35 platform and Sensors products on the Fighter and Bomber Avionics team

• Lead in the areas of planning, organization and coordination of all functional departments necessary to maintain customer satisfaction and to support execution of program deliverables, including product deliveries, implementation of cost reduction projects, proposal preparation and bid activities for various product lines, and data management

• Ensure adherence to program baselines and serve as the primary customer point of contact in communication of program status

• Maintain responsibility for schedule, performance, cost attainment, sales, and order forecasts, and present proposals, status reports and customer status to leadership

• Exercise technical acuity and an understanding of Sensors equipment, production methods, development processes and support methodologies

• Demonstrate leadership skills across the organization and with customers to meet objectives and satisfy customer requirements

• Build strong and extensive working relationships internally and externally - external customer contacts are typically mid-level program management, engineering, maintenance and procurement agents

• Works closely with all those involved in the Value Stream to ensure that orders, sales, and profit are forecasted correctly and that goals are met

• Execution responsibilities include cost, schedule, technical performance, risk management, product support, manufacturing, and quality of all assigned product lines

• Manage supplier relationships in coordination with Subcontracts Management when necessary, and manage obsolescence to ensure continued production of products

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required

Must be US Citizen or US person

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills
• Must be willing to travel as needed
• Execution experience with manufacturing and development programs

*** Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• 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! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year
   

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.

Raytheon Technologies 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.