Associate Director, Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Inertial Systems US Portfolio (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-08-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCT07: S&IS (AIS) - Cheshire Goodrich Corporation, Cheshire, CT, 06410 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.

Inertial Systems, within the Collins Resilient Navigation Systems business unit, is seeking a highly motivated individual to be the Inertial Systems US Portfolio Value Stream Leader (VSL) as an Associate Director.  The VSL will be responsible for the $90+m/ year Sales Inertial Systems US business, with specific focus on the high specification legacy product lines. 

The VSL is accountable for the full lifecycle of products and services from inception through completion, inclusive of pursuit and order capture, design and development, produce to deliver, service/support, and long-term strategic business plans.  It is the chair of the Integrated Project Team (IPT) accountable for managing the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule, performance and on-time delivery of company programs or subsystems of major programs.  It serves as the face of the organization to clients and customers and has profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for the Inertial Systems US portfolio.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self- starter with ability to multitask and work with large complex teams, with demonstrated experience working development and execution programs and driving continuous improvement and recovery plans.

What You Will Do

• YOU WILL be responsible for the financial, schedule and technical performance of the Inertial Systems US programs and pursuits, to include capture of new business opportunities, developing product strategies, executing current contracts and follow-on phases. 
• YOU WILL lead pursuit and order capture activities, including strategy development, customer contact and influence, proposal development, and negotiation
• YOU WILL interface with multiple customers or potential customers for various product lines and services, building relationships and supporting your program managers in winning and delivering the business
• YOU WILL have direct reports and therefore provide leadership to the program team but also leadership to your direct reports.  This includes career conversation, performance inputs and supporting overall employee needs.
• YOU WILL be accountable for entire performance of the assigned value stream, lead decision making for the IPT and apply critical thinking where incomplete data exists.
• YOU WILL develop internal and external networks and communicate the vision to the IPT and stakeholders within and outside of the function.
• YOU WILL develop and execute business plans and strategies to grow the Inertial Systems business as part of an overarching business strategy, contributing to the Strategic & Financial and Annual Operating Plans on behalf of the Inertial Systems US business.
• YOU WILL be the VSL Site Lead for the Cheshire site

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. Collins Aerospace will not offer sponsorship for this position
• Prior experience in maintaining Program Financial Controls including: Earned Value Management Systems, budgeting, scheduling, Risk and Opportunity Management, and Forecasting Sales, Profit and Cash for monthly reporting

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  ​