Senior Value Stream Manager; Hybrid

Overview

Collins Aerospace is searching for a Senior Value Stream Manager (Program Manager) to join our team within Engine Control Systems (ECS) in the Power & Controls business unit. In this role, you will be accountable for managing the overall customer relationship and business performance, including Profit & Loss (P&L), throughout the product lifecycle. You will lead new business opportunities and oversee both military and commercial programs for one of our key customers.

The ideal candidate will take ownership of all aspects of program execution, including customer satisfaction, contractual obligations, deliverables, schedules, budgets, engineering coordination, operations, and on-time delivery.

Ideally, this will be a hybrid role (combination of onsite and remote work) based in Windsor Locks, CT. We will consider preferred candidates for a remote role that will include 25% travel.

• Lead program execution across assigned customer programs, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, cost, schedule, quality, and on-time delivery commitments.
• Manage the full product and program lifecycle, including pursuit and order capture, design and development, production and delivery, service and support, and long-term strategic planning.
• Serve as Chair of the Integrated Project Team (IPT), providing direction and coordination across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and other functional organizations.
• Drive informed decision-making within the IPT, applying sound judgment and critical thinking in situations involving incomplete or evolving data.
• Establish and maintain strong internal and external working relationships, clearly communicating program objectives, priorities, and expectations to stakeholders.
• Own Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for an assigned value stream within the Control Systems segment.
• Lead customer-facing activities, including ongoing program communication, issue resolution, and performance reporting.
• Coordinate closely with operations, production, and supply chain teams to support delivery execution and customer schedule requirements.
• Represent assigned programs to senior leadership, providing clear updates on delivery performance, production capacity, financial status, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and work direction for cross-functional team members supporting the program.
• Plan and facilitate program reviews, team meetings, and recurring business rhythms.
• Manage program financials, including sales forecasts and delivery-based revenue planning.
• Drive overall business performance for assigned programs, including operational execution, sales, EBIT performance, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through effective communication, accurate reporting, and professional presentation materials.
• Manage and communicate demand, orders, and delivery status within the operations value stream.

• 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
• Working experience within Program Management, Product Support, Supply Chain, Contracts or similar field.

• Demonstrated experience in Program Management
• Customer facing experience at the highest levels of the customer and company.
• Experience in production and spare demand management and planning.
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation and contract change management.
• Experience with P&L responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience identifying program risks and developing mitigating action plans to execute.

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 insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  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!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. Join us as we take flight!

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working…