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Collins Aerospace · 12 hours ago

Director, Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Platform Connectivity Technology (Onsite)

Richardson, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$186K/yr - $354K/yr

12+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. The Director, Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) will oversee a complex program portfolio, ensuring effective execution and leadership development within the team, while maintaining strong customer and stakeholder relationships.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end execution of a large and complex program portfolio ($500M+), ensuring disciplined planning, forecasting, risk management, and delivery against cost, schedule, and performance commitments

Drive baseline integrity and execution discipline across programs, improving predictability through robust processes, credible forecasting, and effective change control

Lead and develop a high performing team of program managers, setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and building leadership bench strength

Communicate and influence effectively across complex customer relationships and internal organizational landscapes, serving as a reliable point of escalation and trusted partner to customers

Drive continuous improvement, identifying gaps and inefficiencies, and implementing scalable processes, tools, and ways of working that enhance execution quality and organizational capability

Expected travel will be 10-20%

Qualification

Program ManagementEarned Value ManagementLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsAerospace ExperienceDefense ExperienceStakeholder ManagementPeople ManagementContinuous ImprovementStrategic Thinking

Required

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience

Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Previous Experience managing large program portfolios and leading program managers

Exceptional influence, communication, and leadership skills to work across internal and external stakeholders

Prior experience managing people

Extensive Earned Value Management experience

Preferred

Experience in aerospace, defense, or mission critical systems

Experience briefing senior leadership (SBU and BU President Level) and external customers

Benefits

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!