Associate Director, Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) – ESOC (Onsite)

<p><b>Date Posted:</b></p><span>2026-08-05 </span><p><b>Country:</b></p>United States of <span>America </span><p><b>Location:</b></p>US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A <p><b>Position Role Type:</b></p><span>Onsite </span><p><b><span>U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:</span> </b></p>U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary <span>systems. </span><p><b>Security Clearance Type: </b></p>None/Not <span>Required </span><p><b>Security Clearance Status: </b></p>Not Required<p></p><p></p><div><p>At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.</p></div><div><p></p><p>Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.</p><p></p><p>The Associate Director, Value Stream Management – ESOC will lead a team of Value Stream Managers to support program execution, pursuit, and order capture across a cross-functional team responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and support of the ESOC Civil Space portfolio. This position emphasizes meeting program commitments, leading program recovery efforts, assisting in the development of a business plan for strategic growth in the space segment, and achieving results aligned with contract requirements as well as all internal and external deliverables. The role also provides the opportunity to foster and maintain positive relationships with NASA and other external customers. </p><ul><li><p><i><b>This is a fully onsite role that can sit at either one of the following Collins locations: Windsor Locks, CT or Houston, TX. </b></i></p></li><li><p><i><b>This role is eligible for relocation. </b></i></p></li><li><p><i><b>Position will require approximately 50% travel. </b></i></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What You Will Do</b> </p><ul><li><p>Lead and manage a team of Value Stream Leaders and programs through their life cycle, creating cross-business product synergies to support business objectives</p></li><li><p>Assist and support the General Manager in providing day-to-day business oversight to deliver on business commitments</p></li><li><p>Develop a pipeline of talent in Value Stream Leadership</p></li><li><p>Execute strategic focus to meet delivery commitments, exceed customer satisfaction, and achieve growth plans</p></li><li><p>Develop strategic roadmaps for the future of ESOC and gateway solutions</p></li><li><p>Lead bidding efforts and responses to winning proposals</p></li><li><p>Execute and oversee program responsibilities, including cost, schedule, risk management, product support, manufacturing, and quality for all assigned programs</p></li><li><p>Identify and address program challenges, developing solutions such as resource allocation or changes to contractual specifications</p></li><li><p>Ensure customer commitments are met or exceeded, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction</p></li><li><p>Consolidate and present progress reports at customer, program, or product reviews</p></li><li><p>Manage supplier relationships in coordination with Subcontracts Management</p></li><li><p>Establish cost-focused performance targets and work with teams to achieve these goals</p></li><li><p>Manage significant risks with financial, schedule, and strategic implications for the enterprise</p></li><li><p>Influence and negotiate elements with customers to achieve enterprise commitments while improving customer satisfaction</p></li><li><p>Establish high-level OEM/customer relationships to foster long-term collaboration</p></li><li><p>Communicate a vision to Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and internal/external stakeholders, connecting how the vision aligns with the Space market</p></li><li><p>Plan, direct, and monitor collateral budgets, while leading key strategic value streams with long-term revenue potential and an impact lasting 5-10 years</p></li><li><p>Oversee strategic R&amp;D investments spanning 1-5 years, as appropriate</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Additional Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p>Serve as the chair of the Integrated Project Team (IPT), responsible for managing the contract lifecycle, including cost, schedule, performance, and on-time delivery of company programs or subsystems of major programs</p></li><li><p>Drive results aligned with contractual requirements, internal objectives, and customer success</p></li><li