Date Posted:

2025-05-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

We are looking for a Senior Value Stream Leader to lead the Air Combat Test & Training Portfolio Product and Production efforts within the Collins Simulation and Training business. This role will likely be onsite in Cedar Rapids co-located with the program execution teams or in Largo, FL to be co-located with the operations team. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with Program Management, Operations, and Engineering to ensure seamless support and alignment, playing a critical part in our mission to exceed customer expectations and uphold the organization's core values. This Senior Value Stream Leader role is responsible for the achievement of strategic goals with respect to product developments, cost reduction initiatives, and investment decisions.

What You Will Do 

Drives internal development on ACTT programs to create the next generation technology projects to support all customers, overseeing efforts to generate new IP and protect existing IP

Accountable for the full lifecycle of ACTT products from inception through completion and renewal in support of long-term strategic business plans

Develops and maintains the ACTT technology roadmap and strategies to ensure that long-term goals are achieved. Collaborate with peers to develop and communicate strategic direction, and initiatives supporting the ACTT business

Interface between full-rate production teams and development efforts occurring on customer contracts

Provide program execution expertise leading the Program Management Team through the life cycle tenets of the RTX Lifecycle Program Management framework

Drives CORE continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality

Actively involved with Strategic Financial Planning and Annual Operating Plan processes for ACTT; prepares and presents product line & production strategy, progress, and results

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

Conduct internal reviews (e.g. Gate Reviews, PMRs) in accordance with internal policies and procedures

Establish and maintain a robust risk and opportunity management program, identifying risks and opportunities, developing mitigations and recommendations to achieve schedule, cost, and performance goals

Responsible for program execution, ensuring adherence to program plans, schedules, budgets, and technical performance for complex development and production programs and efforts

Drive accountability for the day-to-day leadership over the local and remote matrix employees cross-functional integrated product teams (IPTs)

Individual travel varies but may reach or exceed 25% on occasion

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience

Previous Value Stream Lead, Program or Project Management experience required

​​Qualifications We Prefer

Technical background, degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and relevant work experience in technical roles

10 years minimum experience working with cross functional teams in Program Management or a relevant discipline (such as Project Management, Supply Chain Ownership, Manufacturing/Operations, Material Program Management, Cost Account Manager or Integrated Product Team Lead)

Experience with Datalinks, Cross Domain Solutions, Cryptography Units, RF technology

Familiarity with new product introduction and transition to manufacturing

A proven track record of implementing Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma/ACE/CORE concepts

Able to effectively create and share a vision across a broad IPT through excellent communication (both written and verbal)

Current/Active DOD Top Secret or TS/SCI Security Clearance preferred

Experience engaging and reporting at the executive stakeholder level

Experience managing the manufacturing life cycle utilizing CMS/RLPM processes

Robust working knowledge of SAP and MS Project

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!​

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.  

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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