Director, Value Stream Leader – Tactical Airborne Communication Systems (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-12-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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. 

 

This position will have responsibility for all business oversight for the U/VHF Airborne Tactical Communications products, domestically and internationally. This role will be responsible for executing the annual operating plan of more than $300M in sales per year. The director sets strategy, vision and direction for successful program execution focused on overall product road-mapping, product affordability, product integrity, and on-time deliveries to enable near, mid, and long-term business growth. This role will interface with key executive leadership across Mission Systems and Collins Aerospace.  

 

What You Will Do:​ 

• ​Accountable for profit and loss, AOP and financial metrics across the Airborne Communications portfolio 

• Accountable for the total life cycle value stream, acting as the leader and connector across multiple SBU's and functional/IPT partnerships (contracts & legal, engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, aftermarket and business development)

• Act as a primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss strategy, cost, schedule and technical performance

• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of programs/projects or subsystems of major programs/projects

• Understands and represents customer needs to leadership 

• Lead and/or participate in the preparation of new business activities, including proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract

• Lead and/or participate in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes

 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 18 years of relevant experience 

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required   

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance   

• Experience in Program Management required

• Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management System), IMP (Integrated Master Plan), Risk, and Costing for large scale programs or projects 

• Experience working with Navy or other customers on government programs 

• Experience developing program-staffing requirements 

• Experience in people leadership/management experience including guiding teams, setting goals, providing coaching and development opportunities. ensuring team alignment with organizational objectives