Date Posted:
2023-10-22
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HTX05: Collins - Houston Spaceport 2555 Atlantis Shuttle Street , Houston, TX, 77059 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
The Extravehicular Activity Services and Human Surface Mobility Value Stream Lead (VSL) is accountable for all program activities as well as strategy development and growth associated with the value stream. (S)he proactively monitors program progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective actions including oversight of all projects needed to fulfill the xEVAS, ESOC and future program objectives. The VSL is accountable for the organizational goals of the business, all aspects of performance including customer/stakeholder performance and delivering on financial commitments. The VSL works with the Space Systems Leadership Team to continue business transformation and ensure Collins remains leaders in the human spaceflight for EVA and related capabilities.
The VSL oversees activities across the value stream. (S)he leads portfolio strategy and program implementation. This leader has a large responsibility to ensure that all team members understand how to work together under the Collins Management System framework and coordinate their efforts on the way to the larger goals.
(S)he is accountable for ensuring program requirements are met in every phase of the program. The VSL acts as the point of contact for the stakeholders, customer, partners and regulatory agencies as prudent. (S)he is accountable for leading or participating in capture efforts, ensuring solid planning (baseline and accurate estimates) in the proposal phase and for performance of the IPT to plan. The EVA & HSM VSL works closely with VSL peers and with the IPT to evolve EVA capabilities to align with customer needs from ISS and commercial LEO destinations through deep space exploration. The VSL works with functional counterparts to ensure the programs are staffed to plan. The leader in this role is accountable to resolve conflicts and issues.
The VSL is accountable for schedule, budget, growth and success of the EVA & HSM value stream including the following:
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Planning and monitoring program execution
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Program coordination and managing portfolio interdependencies
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Creating and managing the budget(s)
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Cross-program resource management
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Identifying and addressing problems and risks, capturing opportunities
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Stakeholder communications, negotiations, and problem-solving
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Aligning or realigning deliverables with customer needs
Primary Responsibilities:
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Responsibilities include management of cost, schedule and technical performance attaining the highest degree of quality and customer satisfaction
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Coordinate Collins, teammate companies, suppliers, and customer integration to meet the product, services, and mission success requirements, cradle-to-grave, across planning, development, and mission execution in a matrix organization utilizing multiple engineering and operations disciplines
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Oversee the development, maintenance, and execution of programs
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Oversee implementation of the EVMS, Analysis & Reporting Plan. Conduct performance variance root cause analysis and ensure corrective action is implemented. Ensure schedule compliance, and that program costs are aligned with budget
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Ensure that programs effectively identify, manage, and mitigate the risks and opportunities associated with the programs
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Identify and monitor resources required to fulfill program objectives, and coordinate requirements with functional management
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Key interface with customers for Value Stream plans for the advancement of products to meet future customer needs including support of Value Stream strategy development and technology road-mapping events
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Review and approve formal program communication and documentation as prudent
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Lead robust change management process
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Primary customer/stakeholder interface for the program
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Accountable for program cost, schedule and risk management performance
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Accountable for providing direction to multiple integrated project/product line teams to execute product line plans
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Accountable for analyzing portfolio problems and developing recommendations to modify program plans to mitigate and resolve issues
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Responsible for after action review of major program overruns or losses and report out to senior leadership
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Works with triad to seek alignment between business strategies, product roadmaps and program execution
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Ensure adherence to international trade compliance polices and procedures
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Ensure the protection of Collins Aerospace and safeguard of customer and supplier/partner intellectual property
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Develop executive level communications and presentations for internal and customer reviews.
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Develop employees, building bench strength in program management and execution excellence
Basic Qualifications:
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Typically requires University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or
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An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience or
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In absence of a degree, 18 years of relevant experience
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U.S. citizenship is required
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Significant development program experience is required including demonstrated success in leading a complex program through to hardware delivery
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Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, and able to effectively manage several projects simultaneously. Results-oriented, self-motivated with strong team and facilitation skills and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualification:
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PMI PMP Certification desired
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Experience with running a large program in a product and service-oriented organization
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Strong aerospace development program background with technical knowledge in space systems preferred
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Strong customer and internal stakeholder relationships
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Strong communication skills and ability to work across the organization and various disciplines, including Engineering, Quality, Business Development, Operations, and iPP&C
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Ability to communicate complex technical subjects with clarity and precision
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Ability to lead and coach program managers and IPT leads to develop core leadership skills and innovative solutions to problems
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Understanding of commercial programs and agile development practices is preferred
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Strategic thinking with a bias for action
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.
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.
Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
*Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
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, 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!
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.
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