Collins Aerospace · 3 days ago
Product Manager (Value Stream Leader) - CFD (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace systems and solutions, and they are seeking a Product Manager to oversee the Fire Protection Systems product line. The role involves developing product line strategies, leading program management teams, and driving new business development initiatives to enhance financial performance.
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Responsibilities
Develop Product Line Strategy: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy aligned with business objectives and market trends
Lead Program Management Teams: Lead cross-functional teams of various sizes in support of customer deliveries, supplier management, quality responses, proposals, and NPI/technology programs. Utilize operational & leadership experience to drive improvement into a wide variety of audiences
Customer Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with program managers and Collins partners, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions to drive growth
New Business Development: Support new business opportunities including identifying potential product opportunities, conducting cost/yield analyses and engineering estimates to support development of proposals
SIOP Planning: Analyze demand and supply data to meet our customers' needs while optimizing product line profitability in support of strategic sales plans to achieve targets
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, quality, manufacturing engineering, operations, SIOP and customer service to ensure seamless execution of OEM and aftermarket programs and initiatives
Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and optimize business processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Self-motivated, with a demonstrated track record of driving significant improvements (i.e. Quality, Delivery, yield, Capacity, Costs)
Excellent problem solving abilities in the face of numerous and typically undefined issues, across a wide variety of functions, where information is difficult to obtain
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in support of complex teams with matrixed responsibilities
Effectively create and share a vision across a broad team
Excellence in communication and team building skills to all levels including customers and executives
Preferred
University degree in a technical field
SAP business system experience
Leadership of people and/or projects in the Aerospace Industry
Experience with fire protection systems or related products
Industry certifications such as CORE/Six Sigma/LEAN/Project Management/PE
Advanced business knowledge, general management and leadership capability
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!
Company
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Recent News
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