Associate Director of Program Management (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-11-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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. 

Are you ready for a pivotal role in shaping our future success?

Collins Aerospace Electric Power Systems is seeking an Associate Director, Program Management, to lead one or more technology programs focused on electric power solutions for future commercial aircraft. These solutions include high power motors, motor controllers, power converters and high-capacity batteries with each technology program encompassing one or more of these technological areas.

In this role, you will drive program-level strategic planning efforts, lead capture of critical technology programs, negotiate program contracts, be accountable for the P&L of medium-sized programs, lead the integrated program management teams, and work across the Electric Power Systems and broader Collins organizations to leverage differentiated technology solutions for our customers.

This position is located at our Rockford IL, USA site and will include significant interaction with the Collins Aerospace Electric Power Systems team located in the United Kingdom. 30% travel is anticipated (including international travel).

What You Will Do

• Manage one or more large technology programs with responsibility for program execution and performance, ensuring adherence to program plans, schedules and budgets.

• Oversee program performance, technology and manufacturing readiness plans.

• Review and present program plans and reports.

• Maintain a thorough Risk and Opportunity register and establish effective risk mitigation plans.

• Work with functional leaders to set priorities for program resources and funding.

• Drive program level strategic planning efforts.

• Interface with customers, program consortium members, and external agencies, for contract negotiations, program coordination, and new program opportunities.

• Drive cost and customer satisfaction focused on performance targets and work to achieve these targets.

• Guide continuous improvement initiatives for the management and execution of technology programs and the maturation of solutions for future applications.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Background in program execution and/or technology development programs.

• Aerospace or similar highly-regulated manufacturing industry experience preferred.

• System design experience in an engineering or programmatic role.

• Experience capturing, launching, and managing technology development programs.

• Customer-facing program leadership experience in an international environment.

• Working experience with Earned Value (EV) and/or P&L management

• Ability to travel for customer, company and program related activities (approx. 30% of this role requires travel - including international).

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  

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 

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