Senior Value Stream Manager – UHProgram; Hybrid

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Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

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 searching for a Senior Value Stream Manager to oversee our UH-60 Program. In this role, you will be responsible for indirectly leading a cross‑functional Program Management Team (PMT) and accountable for the execution of all program commitments. This includes production deliveries, ensuring product quality, maintaining fleet reliability, resolving technical and operational issues, addressing commercial and contractual obligations, supporting aftermarket needs, and managing obsolescence challenges.

This role requires strong program leadership, technical understanding, and the ability to navigate complex customer, contractual, and operational landscapes.

The UH-60 program portfolio includes the Flight Control Computer (FCC) and Blade De‑Ice System, critical components supporting a global fleet of over 4,000 aircraft. In this high‑impact, individual contributor role, you will act as the primary liaison with the customer, advocating for their needs internally, driving customer satisfaction, and ensuring program success.

• Customer Relationship Management:
  Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and program alignment.
• Issue Resolution:
  Address and resolve commercial and contractual misalignments with the customer.
• Program Leadership:
  Lead a cross‑functional Program Management Team (PMT) to deliver on the value stream’s key objectives, including on‑time hardware delivery with uncompromising quality standards.
• Adherence to Company Funded Engineering (CFE) budget and schedule requirements.
• Achievement of inventory reduction and overdue order targets.
• Margin Improvement:
  Collaborate with product line teams to identify and execute margin expansion opportunities in alignment with overall program goals.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify and mitigate risks across technical, commercial, and industrial domains. Develop actionable risk mitigation strategies to address potential challenges.
• Opportunity Development:
  Identify and capitalize on opportunities to improve program execution and develop associated implementation plans.
• Program Reporting:
  Deliver clear and concise program updates, including status, risks, and opportunities, at regular cadence reviews and to all levels of business leadership as required.

• 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.

• Background in program management, aftermarket program management, supply chain management and/or operations management.
• Working experience leading cross‑functional teams in a complex aerospace or defense environment.
• Strong customer relationship management skills, with a track record of resolving contractual and operational challenges.
• Experience in a customer facing role is desired.

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…