Product Line Manager - Emergency Power Systems

Location: Rockford, IL (onsite)

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

About the role

In this individual contributor role you will be accountable for the overall lifecycle—from development to production to long-term performance—of the batteries, Ram Air Turbines, and associated accessories within the Emergency Power Systems product line at Collins Aerospace Electric Power Systems business. You will own the product strategy, financial performance, customer outcomes, product roadmap, cost-schedule-performance balance, competitiveness, capacity decisions, and serve as the leader of the Integrated Project Team (IPT) responsible for managing cost, schedule, performance, and on-time delivery of our products.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all customer commitments including deliveries and financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Manage changes to the product(s) in the product line or family.
• Collaborate across the product lines in Electric Power Systems (EPS) to support multiple customers or potential customers for the products and services provided by EPS.
• Regularly influence and negotiate to achieve and/or exceed commitments.
• Lead complex teams with some matrixed responsibilities.
• Accountable for key financial and product performance metrics for the products.
• Lead decision making for the IPTs and apply critical thinking where incomplete data exists.
• Develop networks and communicate vision to IPT and stakeholders within and outside of the function.
• Plan, direct, and monitor collateral budget.
• Provide inputs to the Strategic and Financial Plan (SFP) for your product scope.
• Travel 10–15%, domestic and international, as required by the business.

Requirements

• University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
• Program, Project, or product management experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with program management systems including manpower planning, program scheduling, cost controls, and earned value management.
• Experience in operations and production flow management including supply chain oversight.
• Experience with proposal preparation and customer negotiations preparation.
• Knowledge of aerospace policies, contracts, procedures, and system requirements including quality, manufacturing, and program management.

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.

Relocation may be provided.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD – 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.