Associate Director, Value Stream Management

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or eligible to work in the U.S. without company immigration sponsorship. This is a hybrid role based in Cedar Rapids, IA; must work on-site Monday to Friday every other week, with remote work permitted anywhere in the U.S. on alternate weeks. Up to one national trip per quarter and one international trip per year.

About the role

Lead structured aerospace-segment, strategic, and technical analyses that translate emerging airspace-modernization concepts into actionable avionics capability definitions. Drive cross-functional evaluations, industry-engagement support, and systems-engineering-based trade studies to establish an end-to-end understanding of future operational needs. Manage new products and services with new market capabilities and offerings, lead strategic planning efforts, and establish objectives for large-sized programs. Oversee overall operational performance and success of geographic areas, business segments, product groups, or large programs. Maintain accountability for the business success of the full value stream lifecycle, ensuring strategic goals and associated measures of success are met.

Accountable for the full lifecycle of products and services from inception through completion, including pursuit and order capture, design and development, production and delivery, service and support, and long-term strategic business plans. Serve as the chair of the Integrated Project Team (IPT) responsible for managing the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule, performance, and on-time delivery of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Maintain profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for a specified value stream or group of value streams within a business segment or portfolio. Manage large risks with meaningful financial and schedule impacts and strategic implications for the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured aerospace-segment, strategic, and technical analyses to define avionics capabilities.
• Drive cross-functional evaluations and systems-engineering-based trade studies.
• Manage new products and services with new market capabilities.
• Lead strategic planning efforts and establish objectives for large programs.
• Oversee operational performance and success of business segments or large programs.
• Maintain accountability for the full value stream lifecycle, ensuring strategic goals are met.
• Manage the full lifecycle of products and services, from inception to completion.
• Serve as chair of the Integrated Project Team (IPT) for contract lifecycle management.
• Maintain P&L responsibility for value streams within a business segment.
• Manage large risks with financial, schedule, and strategic implications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 12 years of progressive experience as an Engineer, Product Manager, or related role within avionics; or a master’s degree in the same fields and 10 years of experience.
• At least 8 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying avionics systems.
• At least 6 years of experience leading cross-functional or matrixed teams across multiple disciplines within avionics.
• At least 6 years of experience developing product line investment business cases, new business growth strategies, and annual strategic planning.
• At least 4 years of experience participating in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other aviation industry committees.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $165,194.00 to $298,800.00 USD per year. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreements).