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City: RockfordState: IllinoisCountry: United StatesCategory: General ManagementJob Type: Full TimeDescription:Date Posted:2019-09-23-07:00Country:United States of AmericaLocation:A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USAAt Collins Aerospace, we’re dedicated to relentlessly tackle the toughest challenges in our industry – all to redefine aerospace.This position is for a recognized expert in Program Management, a thought leader, who leads strategic planning efforts and establishing objectives for large-sized programs. Spearheads solutions and resolution development for program problems, manages multiple important vendors, and oversees contract negotiations and the P&L of programs.Primary Responsibilities:
Leads large-sized programs to ensure adherence to program plans, schedules and budgets for programs.
Establishes, implements and owns milestones, program plans, schedules and budgets for programs, leads strategic planning efforts for medium and/or complex programs, and oversees the appropriate use of all resources allocated to the program.
Drives reviews and presentations of plans and progress reports, oversees the presentation of value-stream strategy, progress and results to ensure that goals are achieved.
Drives and develops continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality.
Identifies and handles program problems and spearheads solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications and participates in resolution development for escalated problems.
Oversees the development of new business growth strategies.
Directs/oversees responses to complex customer action items to ensure alignment with the customer program objectives.
Oversees the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, including coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operational budgets, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legal compliance and to protect the organization’s interests.
Directs all program phases from inception through completion.
Interfaces with customers for project specifications to ensure successful completion.
Manages the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
Coordinates the negotiation, proposals, business plans, budgets and contracts for programs.
Establishes cost focused performance targets and directs work to achieve these targets.
Qualifications:Basic Qualifications:
Program planning and management (cost, quality and schedule) experience.
Understanding of Continuous Improvement and their use (Six Sigma).
Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP program desirable.
Experience leading a cross functional team
Education:
Candidates for this role should possess a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree and 7 years of prior relevant experience. In the absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required.
Created in 2018 through the combination of two leading companies– Rockwell Collins and United Technologies Aerospace Systems – we’re driving the industry forward through technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for global aerospace and defense. Every day we imagine ways to make the skies and the spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever. Together we chart new journeys, reunite families, protect nations and save lives. And we do it all with some of the greatest talent this industry has to offer.We are Collins Aerospace and we hope you join us as we REDEFINE AEROSPACE.We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global, diverse organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.Note:
A Background check and a drug screen are required for every external new hire in the U.S.
A re-hire will be drug screened if it has been 12 months since they were last employed by UTC.
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.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
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance and disability coverage
And more
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link to read the Policy and TermsQualification:United Technologies Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.Thank you for your interest in a career at United Technologies! We will soon upgrade to an improved job application system to simplify the apply experience. You will still be able to apply to any of our current job openings through December 18, 2018. On January 2, 2019, our new and improved job application system will launch; please check back on that date to see all of our job openings.
