Associate Director, Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) – ESOC (Onsite

Associate Director, Value Stream Management – ESOC

The Associate Director, Value Stream Management – ESOC will lead a team of Value Stream Managers to support program execution, pursuit, and order capture across a cross-functional team responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and support of the ESOC Civil Space portfolio. This position emphasizes meeting program commitments, leading program recovery efforts, assisting in the development of a business plan for strategic growth in the space segment, and achieving results aligned with contract requirements as well as all internal and external deliverables.

The role also provides the opportunity to foster and maintain positive relationships with NASA and other external customers.

This is a fully onsite role that can sit at either one of the following Collins locations:
Windsor Locks, CT or Houston, TX. This role is eligible for relocation. Position will require approximately 50% travel.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage a team of Value Stream Leaders and programs through their life cycle, creating cross-business product synergies to support business objectives
• Assist and support the General Manager in providing day-to-day business oversight to deliver on business commitments
• Develop a pipeline of talent in Value Stream Leadership
• Execute strategic focus to meet delivery commitments, exceed customer satisfaction, and achieve growth plans
• Develop strategic roadmaps for the future of ESOC and gateway solutions
• Lead bidding efforts and responses to winning proposals
• Execute and oversee program responsibilities, including cost, schedule, risk management, product support, manufacturing, and quality for all assigned programs
• Identify and address program challenges, developing solutions such as resource allocation or changes to contractual specifications
• Ensure customer commitments are met or exceeded, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
• Consolidate and present progress reports at customer, program, or product reviews
• Manage supplier relationships in coordination with Subcontracts Management
• Establish cost-focused performance targets and work with teams to achieve these goals
• Manage significant risks with financial, schedule, and strategic implications for the enterprise
• Influence and negotiate elements with customers to achieve enterprise commitments while improving customer satisfaction
• Establish high-level OEM/customer relationships to foster long-term collaboration
• Communicate a vision to Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and internal/external stakeholders, connecting how the vision aligns with the Space market
• Plan, direct, and monitor collateral budgets, while leading key strategic value streams with long-term revenue potential and an impact lasting 5-10 years
• Oversee strategic R&D investments spanning 1-5 years, as appropriate

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as the chair of the Integrated Project Team (IPT), responsible for managing the contract lifecycle, including cost, schedule, performance, and on-time delivery of company programs or subsystems of major programs
• Drive results aligned with contractual requirements, internal objectives, and customer success
• Serve as the primary face of the organization to clients and customers, building strong affinity and trust
• Oversee profit & loss (P&L), contract fulfillment, and customer engagement to ensure program and business success

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
• Requires demonstrated experience working with NASA programs, standards, or mission support systems, including collaboration with NASA centers or participation in federally funded aerospace initiatives
• Prior experience and understanding of earned value management systems and their application in program execution
• Experience with program execution of government contracts, including guiding teams through RFI, competitive proposals, negotiations, and contract awards

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience working in the space market with the ability to identify and implement best…