Level 5 Program Manager (Value Stream Management)
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 seeking a proven leader for a high-impact role within Tactical Airborne Communications (TACAIR). As the Level 5 Program Manager (Value Stream Management), you will lead the lifecycle management of international strategic partnerships and V / UHF radio Manufacture License Agreement (MLA) programs.
You will hold full accountability for P&L, long-range planning, and the product lifecycleensuring cost, schedule, and on-time delivery. This role requires a decisive leader comfortable managing complexity across cross-functional teams. As a primary customer-facing representative, you will build the trust and alignment necessary to strengthen our global presence. Success in this role depends on proactive collaboration with Customer Excellence, Strategy, and Business Development teams to expand the TACAIR international portfolio. We are looking for a 'People Focused' leader who embodies our 'One Team' mentality.
As a Program Manager for International Manufacturing, you will hold ultimate accountability for assigned programs, serving as the critical link between functional execution and strategic enterprise goals. Your role requires a blend of decisive leadership, rigorous governance, and strategic vision.
You will ensure high-rate production and margin expansion by :
- Holding ultimate accountability for program performance and delivery. You will utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) and risk frameworks to drive high performance, meet profitability goals, and ensure customer deliverables are achieved on time and within budget
- Leading the Program Management Team (PMT) in crucial decision-making processes, applying critical thinking to synthesize data and guide execution even when information is incomplete or ambiguous
You will accelerate innovation and enable the faster fielding of differentiated solutions by :
Serving as the ultimate authority for the protection and strategic deployment of program Intellectual Property (IP). You are accountable for the integrity of Technical Data packages transferred under Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs) and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs)Ensuring the program's IP and data rights strategy aligns with broader enterprise goals, protecting core technological advantages and long-term sustainment revenue while supporting open systems requirementsYou will amplify opportunities for sustainable growth by aligning technology roadmaps and strategic investments across the portfolio :
Leading bid and proposal efforts, crafting and executing unified win strategies. You will manage high-impact risks that could materially affect business area profitability / growth or customer satisfactionDemonstrating the ability to influence customer requirements, bridge capability gaps, and drive growth through competitive product replacement strategies in international marketsDeveloping, planning, and directing discretionary and customer-funded budgets, providing key inputs to strategic investment plans that fuel future growthYou will foster stronger development networks and empower teams to thrive :
Effectively communicating the program's vision to the PMT, ensuring a clear connection between team objectives and broader enterprise strategiesInterfacing with multiple business units, internal / external customers, and supporting the pursuit and capture of new business opportunitiesMaintaining the ability to travel approximately 20% to support international partners, customers, and program milestonesQualifications You Must Have :
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experienceThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceMust have experience in the application of the RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) / Collins Management System (CMS) or other Stage-Gate framework modelsQualifications We Prefer :
Experience in the high-level management of Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs) and the ability to interpret complex regulatory provisos for international productionAbility to thrive in a fast paced environmentStrong people leadership and drive for excellenceWhat We Offer :
Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.