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 spanet.

We are currently searching for a Program Manager to join our Value Stream Services Department to work with the Value Stream Leadership (VSL) team located in Windsor Locks, CT. This position will be onsite.

The Program Manager will be the focal on the International Space Station (ISS) Depot Refurbishment projects. The PM will be responsible for leading and integrating costs, schedules, and requirements flow down to the various supporting functions. The PM will be responsible for report out of project status to the ISS VSL and external customer(s) during execution of tasks.

Successful candidates in this role possess the following characteristics:

• Team Player - Embodies the definition of an Integrated Program Team (IPT), demonstrated through collaboration, a positive attitude, and a willingness to work together to accomplish the mission

• Mission-oriented - Possesses the attitude, drive, and desire necessary to see assigned tasks through to completion, on schedule

• Communication - Must be able to effectively communicate and forge strong working relationships with people across multiple organizations, particularly in a hybrid environment

• Persistence - Large and complex programs and proposals require the ability to be tenacious to get the answers needed to make decisions

• Detail-oriented multitasker -The successful candidate will be able to handle multiple issues that affect many Mission Systems products at the same time

• Analysis - Demonstrates the ability to provide a logical, in-depth analysis of a problem or situation

• Decisiveness - Exhibits the personal confidence necessary to make critical decisions, even amidst controversy and doubt

• Judgment - Bases decisions on factual information and considers alternative courses of action before reaching decisions

Emphasis is focused on supporting the program execution teams with a variety of activities such as:

• Coordinate and direct activities (including technical, cost and schedule considerations) and maintaining this direction throughout the program across the Collins shared services business model

• Maintain collaborative working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, and IPPC (Finance) points of contact in various instances of onsite, hybrid, and remote environments

• Coordinate all aspects of the Integrated Product Development Team activities, ensure all key stakeholders are involved in planning and are informed and accountable to their tasks to assure execution of the team’s activities

• Direct, review and approve all functional group effort against cost, schedule and technical requirements and replan as appropriate with the concurrence of the VSL 

What You Will Do

• External customer satisfaction / primary point of contact with the customer

• Meeting customer contractual requirements

• Meeting customer cost, schedule, technical and quality requirements, and expectations

• Conducting periodic meetings with the customer for program reviews

• Meeting internal financial goals including sales, gross margin, cash flow for assigned projects

• Planning work effectively to meet program requirements

• Hold IPTs and Control Account Manager (CAMs) accountable for execution of tasks, including identification of recovery plans as needed

• Supporting internal reviews, e.g. Gate Reviews / plans in accordance with internal policies and procedures using CMS (Collins Management System) methodology

• Establishing a risk and opportunity management program and regularly communicating

• Managing change proposals and leading negotiation teams

• Working with other VSS / VSLs and functional leads to ensure the appropriate priority and are aligned with customer commitments

• Pursuit and proposal activities

• Responsible for managing portions of complex development and production programs and proposals under the guidance of a senior value stream leader

• Knowledge of industry practices and standards and use of professional concepts

• Receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives

• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise on issues. Represents organization as a prime contact on key issues

• The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and have experience of driving a cross functional team to deliver to tight timelines, while still being able to manage effective relationships

What You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience

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

What We Prefer

• Prior external customer support/interface experience

• Previous Production Management experience is preferred

• Previous project delivery experience is preferred

• Previous Earned Value Management (EVM) is preferred

• Previous Risk management / mitigation experience is preferred

What We Offer​

• 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 ​

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits ​

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  ​

• Adoption Assistance           ​

• Autism Benefit  ​

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  ​

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program ​

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  ​

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services ​

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  ​

• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  ​

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? 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. ​

*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. ​

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  ​

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Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.