Associate Director

Date Posted: 2024-02-21 Country: United States of America Location: TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA Position Role Type: Onsite Collins Aerospace reaches across the markets it serves and its vast portfolio of expertise to dream, design and build without limits - so our customers can do the same. We enable hybrid-electric propulsion for more fuel-efficient flights. We create lighter-weight, higher-performing structures to decrease maintenance. We reduce pilot workload with more autonomous operations. We combine modern design with innovative technology for a best-in-class cabin experience. We harness data to connect the aviation ecosystem and modern battlespace. We drive forward more sustainable practices and products. We accelerate technology and embrace digital transformation. And in doing so, push the limits of what's possible to drive the future of aerospace with one of the deepest capabilities sets and broadest perspectives in the industry. The Program Manager is responsible for supporting deal creation, overseeing proposal preparation, applicable Gate Reviews, supporting negotiations, initial contract start-up, establishing and supporting regular customer status meetings, and coordinating with the McKinney-based teams, matrixed functional support teams, ensure timely completion of development/delivery milestones per the IMS, post-delivery support, and engineering services efforts. This position includes management of integrated product team (IPT) leads, various functional supporters, and direct report program management employee(s) to ensure all contract, technical, and programmatic requirements are met. Understanding of product licensing structures, capture management experience, experience transitioning IRAD to a licensed product a plus. This position is an ONSITE role located in our McKinney, Texas facility. Responsibilities to Anticipate: Lead strategic customer engagements on a regular basis. Work with Chief Engineer, Finance and Contracts to develop product specific licensing approaches to accelerate deal closure and license delivery to customers. Interface and coordinate technical support to resolve customer issues. Identify financial risk and opportunities. Profit and Loss for selected portions of the Night Cover Portfolio, including oversight of RTX company investments (IRAD, CFR, ARs, etc.) Monitor Program performance relative to plan and make necessary adjustments to ensure program requirements are met. Able to travel at minimum 30%. NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Qualifications/Experience Needed: Twelve (12) years' experience as a program or project manager, managing level-of-effort or completion-based task orders, award fee or fixed fee contracts. Shall have demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting. Direct experience in managing multi-task contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity, as well as experience in supporting a multi-vendor environment is required. Identification of program technical risks and opportunities at both the system and component level with effective mitigation/handling plans Manage high-performing, multi-disciplined/multifunctional teams in highly-matrix environment. Ability to work in a self-guided manner with minimal direction. 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 or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience. 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. Must have a US Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting change management strategies to strengthen performance improvement across an enterprise. Excellent interpersonal, business relationship and facilitation with high personal integrity Embraces diversity and embodies a mentorship-style of leadership. 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. 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. This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. Minimum Program Qualifications To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should: Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application Have prior experience in functional area of interest Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position. Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement: 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. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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. Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen. Note: Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.) Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year. 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. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day. This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award. The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status . click apply for full job details