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At Collins Aerospace, we’re working side by side with our customers & partners to dream, design & deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. We are part of Raytheon Technologies & provide technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry to connect and protect people around the world. We are inventors, we are manufacturers, we work in space exploration, commercial air travel, defence & rescue applications.

Are you looking to join a dynamic global team that works across the entire Aerospace industry? If yes, get onboard the Collins Aerospace Team & play a part in expanding the opportunities to develop new products & challenge the state of art technology.

What does the role look like?

The Senior Program Manager is the main focal point and interface between Collins Italy and the customers. The ideal candidate will have strong problem solving and leadership skills, strategic vision, determination and accountability together with the ability to work and lead cross-functional teams.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Provide overall strategic and technical leadership in managing the programs with particular focus on profitability, quality and on time delivery throughout all the life cycle of the program.
• Lead a team of Project and Program Managers
• Manage the programs in the short term and create a vision for the programs in the medium/long term.
• Manage program contracts
• Risk Management
• Ensure the on time development of the assigned programs, verifying they are compliant with the budget and formulating offers for any changes in the scope of work
• Ensure effective and efficient communication with the customer, enhance relationships ensuring timely and accurate answers
• Maintain accurate reporting on the program status, to both Site and Corporate organization, using appropriate performance indicators and constantly measuring the level of customer satisfaction
• Coordinate inter-functional activities contributing to the achievement of the business goals
• Be accountable for Recovery Planning
• Coordinate the preparation of technical and commercial proposals working with other company departments
• Support audit activities requested by customers.

What will you bring to the role?

• An engineering degree or management degree
• A demonstrable background as a Senior Program Manager or Program Manager, working within a multi-national, complex matrix-based organization
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in product / industrial / engineering management, with at least 2 – 3 years’ managing complex, technical/manufacturing programs
• Passionate desire to excel against demanding customer expectations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build strong business relationships with a diverse customer group
• Strength of character, resolve and drive for results. Someone who enjoys working within a fast paced ever-evolving organization
• Experience of interpreting, analyzing complex data sets, with ability to translate with ease into purposeful communications
• Experience of leading presentations to Senior Leaders and external customers
• Experience of managing challenging negotiations and achieving the desired outcome
• Proactivity, an individual who drives change and seeks opportunity for improvements
• A passion to take ownership and deliver as both leader and member in a winning and supportive team environment
• Focused on exceeding expectations and comfortable with working independently

Desirable skills:  

• Demonstrable Continuous Improvement experience in a leadership role, within a manufacturing environment
• Experience of materials and supply chain management
• Experience ensuring multiple programs remain on time and in budget
• Able to operate successfully at senior management level
• Be comfortable with operating in a multi-site working environment
• Ability to think creatively, wisely and apply your influential personality
• Have experience of working within the Aerospace industry

Travel:

Availability to short/medium duration travels, domestic and international is required

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Structured training & opportunities to progress.
• Employee Scholarship Program (ESP)
• Flexible benefits programme (Welfare portal, tax and welfare assistance) and additional refund for medical costs.
• Parenthoods permits and scholarships for children of employees.
• Opportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more!

We believe Diversity drives innovation; equity eliminates obstacles, 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 everyone can belong & succeed, contributing to a better society.

We are committed to ensuring the recruitment process is inclusive as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have disability or long-term condition.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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