Director, Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Platform Connectivity Technology (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-13

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:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

Secret - Current

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.

This is a critical leadership role with direct influence on the success of our mission and the teams who deliver it. The role requires broad experience leading through change in complex engineering, defense, or mission systems environments, with the ability to critically assess challenges, think strategically, and translate strategy into executable operational plans that anticipate risks and opportunities. 

The ideal candidate brings a credible leadership presence, demonstrating the courage, perseverance, and influence necessary to drive behavioral change, improve execution, and deliver predictable results. Exceptional communication skills are required to navigate complex customer environments, shape organizational decisions, and engage executive leadership to ensure alignment and successful execution. 

To succeed in this role, the candidate must align with our business culture and values: 

• One Team – Foster a collaborative environment, build strong internal and customer relationships, and enable open communication to create high-performing, effective program teams. 

• People Focused – Own the development and performance of leaders in the organization and cultivate knowledge and talent across the team. 

• Mission Driven – Provide critical capabilities for no-fail missions in support of our Nation’s defense, maintaining focus on delivering commitments and sustaining legacy excellence. 

What You Will Do

• Strategic Portfolio Leadership - Lead the end-to-end execution of a large and complex program portfolio ($500M+), ensuring disciplined planning, forecasting, risk management, and delivery against cost, schedule, and performance commitments

• Execution Excellence & Predictability - Drive baseline integrity and execution discipline across programs, improving predictability through robust processes, credible forecasting, and effective change control

• People Leadership & Development - Lead and develop a high performing team of program managers, setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and building leadership bench strength 

• Customer & Stakeholder Influence - Communicate and influence effectively across complex customer relationships and internal organizational landscapes, serving as a reliable point of escalation and trusted partner to customers

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation - Drive continuous improvement, identifying gaps and inefficiencies, and implementing scalable processes, tools, and ways of working that enhance execution quality and organizational capability

• Expected travel will be 10-20% 

Qualifications You Must Have ​

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience

• Active and transferable U.S. government issu