Specialist, Value Stream Management (Hybrid)

The Value Stream Leader (VSL) leads the IPT through the life cycle tenets of the Collins Management System for their assigned products; inclusive of the long-term strategic business plans, pursuit and order capture, design and development, produce to deliver, service and support. The program VSL directs all phases of product strategy and development from inception through completion.

Qualified candidates should have a strong background in systems and project management. Experience leading and managing product or system developments is a plus. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability of critical thinking in solving complex problems. Candidates will also balance technical knowledge and business acumen to manage assigned product lines.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the pursuit and order capture of multiple programs
• Direct the negotiation of contracts and contract changes
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
• Support the establishment of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product development.
• Responsible for the total life cycle of programs
• Interact with subcontractors and suppliers concerning planning, team agreements, associations, etc.  
• Responsible for the Collins Management System process; coordinates responsibilities with other functional areas
• Effectively networks internally and with the broader customer community

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrates an understanding of the social, political, legal and economic global trends.  Makes the connection to how these trends impact the business and adjusts strategies appropriately
• Actively builds connections and strategic partnerships with others across functional, cultural, organizational, and global boundaries
• Applies critical thinking to customer interactions, in an effort to develop the best value proposition for the customer
• Ability to engage a team around a shared vision and strategy, can articulate complex messages simply
• Delivers consistent results and build strategic initiatives for the future
• Talent to quickly establish relationships with Collins customers, strategic partners, and suppliers

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required
• Applied experience in government procurement, business, and/or program management

• Excellent written and oral skills of the English language

• Proven ability to manage a diverse set of programs/products that together contribute to a singular business goal
• Expectations for travel of up to 50%
• Prior experience in Project Management
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master’s degree or higher)
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management expertise
• Knowledge of the military fuels business
• Experience in capturing / winning military business
• Understanding of Collins Management System is desired

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

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.