Associate Director, Value Stream Management

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an Associate Director, Value Stream Management to lead analyses translating airspace modernization into actionable avionics capabilities. The role is hybrid, requiring onsite work in Cedar Rapids with remote work options within the US on alternating weeks.

You will own end-to-end value streams, drive large programs, manage cross-functional teams, ensure profitability, and deliver on-time results. National travel as needed; FAA involvement encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of progressive experience in avionics or related field, or Master's with 10 years.
• 8+ years designing, developing, deploying avionics systems.
• 6+ years leading cross-functional teams across disciplines.
• 4+ years building product line investments and strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured analyses translating airspace modernization concepts into avionics capability definitions.
• Manage new products/services and set objectives for large programs; own workforce accountability.
• Oversee geographic areas, business segments, or large programs for performance.
• Drive end-to-end lifecycle from inception to delivery and after-market support.
• Chair IPTs and manage contract lifecycle, cost, schedule, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain company-wide P&L responsibility for value streams; manage risk.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program management

Cross-functional teams

Aviation/avionics

P&L management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Engineering, CS or related field

Master's degree in Aviation, Engineering, CS or related field

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Date Posted: 2026-08-05

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Position Role Type: Unspecified

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Security Clearance Type: Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for an Associate Director, Value Stream Management. This is a hybrid role; must work in Cedar Rapids, IA site Monday to Friday every other week, and every other week can work remotely from anywhere within US. Up to one national trip per quarter, no more than one international trip per year.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What YOU Will Do

• Lead structured aerospace-segment, strategic, and technical analyses that translate emerging airspace-modernization concepts into actionable avionics capability definitions, and 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/services with new market capabilities and offerings. Lead strategic planning efforts and establish objectives for large-sized programs. Responsible for the accountability of the workforce in organizational operations and customer projects.
• Manage geographic areas, business segments, product groups, or large programs to oversee overall operational performance and success.
• Maintain accountability for the business success of the full value stream lifecycle to ensure they meet strategic goals and maintain associated measures of success.
• Accountable for the full lifecycle of products and services from inception through completion, inclusive of pursuit and order capture, design and development, produce to deliver, service/support, and long-term strategic business plans.
• Serve as the chair of the Integrated Project Team (IPT) accountable 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.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Aviation, Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 12 years of progressive experience as an Engineer, Product Manager, or related role within avionics. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Aviation, Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 10 years of experience as an Engineer, Product Manager, or related role within avionics would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 8 years of experience designing, developing and deploying avionics systems.
• Must possess at least 6 years of experience leading cross-functional or matrixed teams across multiple disciplines within avionics.
• Must possess at least 6 years of experience developing product line investment business cases, new business growth strategies, and annual strategic planning.
• Must possess at least 4 years of experience participating in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other aviation industry committees.
• Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Avionics: Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.

The salary range is $165,194.00 to $298,800.00 USD per year. 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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