Civil Space Programs Lead

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT, seeks an Associate Director, Civil Space – ISS to lead a team of Value Stream Managers across design, development, integration, testing, and support of the ISS Civil Space portfolio. The role emphasizes meeting commitments, program recovery, and strategic growth aligned with contract requirements and customer deliverables.

The position involves significant cross‑functional collaboration, frequent executive communication, and the responsibility to foster

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree (Engineering, Business, Program Management, Operations) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, or 10+ years with an advanced degree.
• 5+ years progressive experience in program management, operations, or aerospace/defense programs.
• Experience leading complex cross‑functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Proven experience managing cost, schedule, technical execution, and customer commitments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Program Managers through their life cycle.
• Support the General Manager in day‑to‑day business oversight to deliver commitments.
• Develop a pipeline of talent in Program Management.
• Execute strategic focus to meet delivery commitments, customer satisfaction and growth.
• Lead bidding efforts and responses to winning proposals.
• Oversee program cost, schedule, risk management, and product support.
• Identify and address program challenges with resource allocation or contract changes.
• Ensure customer commitments are met or exceeded, and present progress reviews.
• Manage supplier relationships in coordination with Subcontracts Management.
• Establish cost‑focused performance targets and drive teams to achieve them.
• Manage significant risks with financial, schedule, and strategic implications.
• Influence and negotiate with customers to secure commitments.
• Establish high‑level OEM/customer relationships for long‑term collaboration.
• Communicate vision to IPTs and stakeholders, aligning with Space market.
• Plan and monitor collateral budgets; lead value streams with long‑term revenue potential.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Cost, schedule, risk management

Customer commitments

Leadership without authority

Education

University degree (Engineering/Business/PM) or equivalent

Advanced degree with 10+ years experience

Tools

IMS (Integrated Master Schedules)

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT, seeks an Associate Director, Civil Space – ISS to lead a team of Value Stream Managers across design, development, integration, testing, and support of the ISS Civil Space portfolio. The role emphasizes meeting commitments, program recovery, and strategic growth aligned with contract requirements and customer deliverables.

The position involves significant cross‑functional collaboration, frequent executive communication, and the responsibility to foster