**Date Posted:** 2025-03-13 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA **Position Role Type:** Onsite 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. Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated success in managing projects and leading teams who create new technologies and solutions for customers? We are looking for a Senior Value Stream Leader (VSL) / Program Manager to lead all phases of the value stream within the Space Solutions department of Mission Systems.  Coordination with many organizations across Collins Aerospace and RTX will be expected as well as interaction with Government customers and contractors.  **Desired Attributes: ** + Ownership: Accountable for entire performance of assigned program lifecycle  + Team Player: Demonstrate shared accountability for program goals  + Adaptable: Ability to quickly adapt in face of volatile requirements and market conditions  + Acumen: Experience managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and proactive Risk and Opportunity management  + Acumen: Strong project management background leading complex technical development projects **What You Will Do** + Develop and execute business plans and strategies to grow the business as part of an overarching business strategy + Support pursuit and order capture activities, including strategy development, customer contact and influence, proposal development, and negotiation + Support program execution (NRE development of hardware/software and recurring sales), meeting financial, technical and schedule objectives through management of risks and opportunities + Contribute to the development of the Strategic Financial Plan and Annual Operating Plan + Manage design to cost (DTC) goals for products to meet gross margin targets  + Manage single source obsolescence for existing products  + Lead complex teams with some matrixed responsibilities + Coordinate with Engineering, Business Development, Operations, and fellow Value Stream Leaders to develop and leverage product line solutions and capabilities + Lead decision making for the IPTs and apply critical thinking where incomplete data exists **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 + The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required ​ + U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance ​ + Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)  **What We Prefer** + Active Secret or Top Secret Security Security Clearance is preferred + Experience with military waveforms, datalinks, and/or existing software defined radio products  is preferred **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. ​ ​ 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._ **Privacy Policy and Terms:** Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies 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, age or any other federally protected class.