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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. 

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 

• 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!  

Eligible for relocation.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! 

Role type definition:

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.  

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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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