Sr Value Stream Leader

Date Posted:

2024-04-01 Country:

United States of America Location:

HMN01: S&IS (Sensors) - Burnsville 14300 Judicial Rd, Burnsville, MN, 55306 USA Position Role Type:

Onsite This position is for a senior professional with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise in Program Management, able to manage complex problems in medium to large programs. Develops and implements new products and operational plans to deliver desired results. Develops program plans, schedules, and budgets, and supports strategic planning efforts, contract negotiations, and may manage important vendors.

More specifically, this position supports Collins Aerospace's Engine OEM customers with engine sensing solutions delivered to each of the major manufacturers in this market. Strong candidates will have experience in aerospace in a technical leadership capacity and will understand the basic processes and standards in the industry. This individual will be accountable for the full life-cycle of products and services encompassed in the value stream including pursuit, order capture, design and development, production, service/support and long term strategic plans. As the chair of an integrated product or project team (IPT), this individual will have P/L responsibility for assigned major programs, customer satisfaction and growth according to strategic plans.

This is an onsite role at our Burnsville, MN site.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead in the areas of planning, organization and coordination of all functional departments necessary to support pursuits and programs to include proposal preparation and bid activities for assigned product lines and/or customers
• Ensure adherence to program baselines and serve as the primary customer point of contact in communication of program status
• Schedule, performance, cost attainment, sales, and order forecasts, and present proposals, status reports and customer status to leadership
• Exercise technical acuity and an understanding of engine sensing equipment, production methods, development processes and support methodologies
• Demonstrate leadership skills across the organization and with customers to meet objectives and satisfy customer requirements
• Build strong and extensive working relationships internally and externally - external customer contacts are typically mid-level or senior level program management, engineering, maintenance and procurement agents
• Works closely with all those involved in the Value Stream to ensure that orders, sales, and profit are forecasted correctly and that goals are met
• Execution responsibilities include cost, schedule, technical performance, risk management, product support, manufacturing, and quality of all assigned product lines
• Manage supplier relationships in coordination with Subcontracts Management, and manage obsolescence to ensure continued production of products
• Provide leadership and direct support to one or more junior employees.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

Typically requires:

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience OR In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required

U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience and success in leading an indirect team in a matrix organization structure
• Business acumen and proficiency interpreting and acting on financial information in decision making including earned value management and analysis of discounted cashflows.
• Established proficiency to identify and execute upon opportunities to work seamlessly with other functions, portfolios, and geographic locations.
• Proven leadership in strategic thought, appropriate analysis, well-prepared contributions, and sound, timely decision-making.
• Demonstrated embodiment of a positive, passionate sense of urgency and ownership and ability to instill it in teammates and co-workers.
• Familiarity with Lean principles
• Familiarity with Collins Aerospace Avionics Strategic Business Unit business and management practices, is desired but not required.
• Execution experience with development and manufacturing programs, preferably in an aerospace or other highly regulated industry.

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.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we're helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we're providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team 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

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 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.

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.

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
• 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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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 . click apply for full job details