Program Manager - Value Stream Support (VSS) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-07-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

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.

We are currently searching for a Manager, Program Management to join our Value Stream Support (VSS) team located in Richardson, TX.  The individual will be responsible for supporting the Value Stream in all activities associated with the pursuit, order, capture, and execution of existing and future programs.

Emphasis is focused supporting program execution teams with a variety of activities such as: management of portions or entirety of program execution, financial reporting, customer interaction/action item reporting, subcontract management support, material statusing, customer deliverable management, risk and opportunity management, cost account management, and all levels of coordination with the core program team. This position coordinates activities across the Collins shared services business model and requires collaborative working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, and IPP&C (Finance) points of contact in various instances of onsite, hybrid, and remote environments.

Successful candidates in this role possess the following characteristics:

• Team Player – Embodies the definition of an Integrated Program Team (IPT), demonstrated through collaboration, a positive attitude, and a willingness to work together to accomplish the mission

• Mission-oriented – Possesses the attitude, drive, and desire necessary to see assigned tasks through to completion, on schedule

• Communication - Must be able to effectively communicate and forge strong working relationships with people across multiple organizations, particularly in a hybrid environment

• Persistence – Large and complex programs and proposal require the ability to be tenacious to get the answers needed to make decisions

• Detail-oriented multitasker – The successful candidate will be able to handle multiple issues that affect many Mission Systems products at the same time

• Analysis – Demonstrates the ability to provide a logical, in-depth analysis of a problem or situation

• Decisiveness – Exhibits the personal confidence necessary to make critical decisions, even amidst controversy and doubt

• Judgment – Bases decisions on factual information and considers alternative courses of action before reaching decisions

What You Will Do

• Responsible for managing portions of complex development and production programs and proposals under the guidance of a senior program manager

• Knowledge of industry practices and standards and use of professional concepts. Applies functional or technical principles, theories, and concepts

• Receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives

• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise on issues. Represents organization as a prime contact on key issues

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

• 5+ years of previous customer service experience required

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI Security Clearance Preferred

• Prior Leadership experience and ability to lead IPTs through ambiguity and short deadlines

• Prior external customer support/interface experience

• Prior experience with Risk and Opportunity Management

• Prior experience with Earned Value Management

What We Offer​

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  ​