Sr. Manager, Product Value Stream Leader (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2024-08-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMD31: Annapolis, MD 2551 Riva Road , Annapolis, MD, 21401-7435 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Are you interested in being the “voice of a product,” working with internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and customers on a tool that allows for the integration of complex data types across applications? 

The core of our Aircraft Digital Services (ADS) team’s mission is focused on leading the digital transformation of the Connected Aircraft, Flight Deck, and Maintainer products. This product suite helps to enable the free movement of people across the planet—and through that, human connection. Our customers entrust us with the communication and operational tools for their fleets, and with their businesses. Our Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS) business unit is currently leading the Connected Ecosystem strategic pillar for Collins Aerospace. 

As the Value Stream Leader (VSL) for Collins Aerospace's GlobalConnect product lines, you will spearhead the development and implementation of cutting-edge connectivity solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and passenger experience for airlines globally. GlobalConnect offers a comprehensive suite of services, including in-flight Wi-Fi, real-time operational data, maintenance monitoring, and advanced analytics. You will be responsible for driving product success in a market with an estimated total addressable value of $580 million over the next 10 years. This role requires a strategic leader who can manage a diverse, cross-functional team, oversee product development, and ensure our solutions remain at the forefront of aviation technology. The VSL has responsibilities for product line sustainment, enhancement and modernization of our End-to-End networks.

Regardless of role, we expect excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all hires here. We look for candidates who will thrive, meaning they demonstrate clear communication, embrace open feedback, trust their colleagues, and are driven to execute, deliver, and complete projects independently and efficiently. 

This role is Hybrid (3 days/week on site) based in Annapolis, Maryland.

What You Will Do: 

• Product Management: Lead the strategy, vision, development and execution of product roadmaps, including defining scope, epics, definition of ‘done’, backlog grooming and prioritization of features/stories that guide an Agile development team/process.

• Cross-functional Leadership: Lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) for products within their portfolio.

• Roadmap Development: Define and drive the solution roadmap for GlobalConnect products, ensuring alignment with business goals and market demands.

• Strategy & Direction: Develop and implement strategic plans to maintain and improve market position.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, sales, engineering, support, and channel partners, to drive product initiatives.

• Go-To-Market Strategies: Provide strategic guidance and support the development and execution of comprehensive go-to-market strategies.

• Executive Engagement: Conduct regular business reviews with executive leadership, providing updates on product performance and pivotal initiatives.

• Sales & Channel Enablement: Provide guidance on commercial strategies and support to sales and channel teams, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to sell and support GlobalConnect products effectively to drive revenue and sales targets.

• Technology Integration: Engage with technology leaders and 3rd party vendors to drive integrations and partnerships that improve product capabilities.

• Market Analysis: Stay informed about market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to advise product decisions.

• Financial Management: Accountable for oversight and management of the product P&L’s (monitoring, managing, and reporting on budget each month).

• Product Performance: Accountable for the entire performance of the products and leads the decision making for the IPT applying critical thinking where incomplete data exists.

• Effective Communication: Develop and maintain internal and external cadence for communicating product vision to IPT, stakeholders, and customers.

• Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a University Degree an