Deputy Sustainment Program Manager/Value Stream Leader (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-07-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Marketing, Sales & Aftermarket Services, in particular the Avionics Military Service Program portfolio, continues to be a catalyst for new business growth.  Our focus is to support the customer once our products have been fielded.  To that end, we are seeking a Program Manager/VSL to join our F-35 & HMD Sustainment Program Team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• This role joins a $50M+ Collins Aerospace business providing life-cycle sustainment for F-35 Avionics and Helmet Mounted Displays for our Military customers.

• Supports P&L of the project to ensure that profitability targets are met and manages metrics to ensure high customer affinity.

• Reviews and presents plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the program(s).

• Monitors value-stream strategy, progress and results to ensure that metrics and goals are achieved.

• Drives strategic planning efforts including technology programs.

• Guides continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality.

• Identifies and responds to product line problems and leads solutions, such as allocation of resources, changing yield or OTD issues, and leading responses to customer action items.

• Develops new business growth strategies to increase profitability and/or market share of the organization.

• Directs all product life cycle phases from inception through completion.

• Interfaces with program VSLs for project specifications to ensure successful completion.

• Supports proposals, business plans, budgets and contracts for programs.

• Influences and negotiates with customers to achieve enterprise commitments while improving customer satisfaction and addressing program opportunities/risks.

• Leads geographically diverse, highly complex teams with matrixed responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Experience with Military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) industry and customers.

• Experience leading projects or functional teams.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Prior program management experience preferred.

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

ROLE TYPE:

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

•       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. 

•       Life insurance and disability coverage. 

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