Senior Manager, Product Value Stream Leader (VSL) (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, including its Collins Aerospace division, is seeking a Product Value Stream Leader (VSL) to own the full lifecycle of Integrated Air Data Systems products. You will lead cross‑functional IPTs, drive strategy, and ensure on‑time delivery while maintaining customer satisfaction across multiple programs and markets.

You will engage with senior leadership, manage risks, and shape long‑term business plans, serving as the face of the organization to clients.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum 10 years relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large development teams with diverse skill sets and interdependencies between functional groups.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Security clearance is required
• Proven track record in product lifecycle management up to strategic business planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional IPTs that manage new products/services with market capabilities.
• Manage IPTs to drive supply chain resilience and delivery targets.
• Implement functional strategy and operational plans for the work area.
• Manage large risks with financial and schedule impacts and strategic implications.
• Maximize customer satisfaction through influence on product and project execution.
• Influence and negotiate elements of key business opportunities.
• Occasional travel: 10%.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Product Value Stream Leader (VSL) is the product manager accountable for the full lifecycle of products in the Integrated Air Data Systems (IADS) product portfolio. This includes pursuit and capture, design and development, on‑time delivery, service/support, and long‑term strategic business plans. The VSL drives strategic planning efforts, is the lead function accountable for the business success, and serves as the face of the organization to multiple clients and customers. They are responsible for the successful execution of programs to meet strategic goals and maintains associated measures of success. This leadership position reports directly to Integrated Air Data Systems Associate Director and is an active participant of the leadership team.

What You Will Do

• Lead several cross‑functional Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) that regularly manage new products/services with new market capabilities and offerings.
• Manage the IPT to drive supply chain resilience and achieve output and delivery assurance targets.
• Implement functional strategy and establish operational plans for the work area.
• Manage large risks with meaningful financial and schedule impacts and strategic implications for the enterprise.
• Maximize customer satisfaction given your large influence on product and project execution.
• Influence and negotiate elements of key business opportunities.
• Occasional Travel: 10%

What You will learn

• Deepen and grow your leadership skillset as the pivotal leader of your IPT.
• Develop a deep appreciation for the full product lifecycle and gain exposure to all the functional areas involved (R&D, design, manufacturing, quality, operations, field support).
• Increase exposure with senior executive leadership as the primary leader for your product portfolio.
• Gain knowledge on industry‑leading air data technologies and capabilities.
• Increase your exposure with aerospace customers across commercial, business, and military market segments.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum 10 years relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead large development teams with diverse skill sets and interdependencies between functional groups.
• The ability to distill complex ideas into simple elements and to communicate them both up and down the management chain.
• Pertinent experience in some or all aspects of the product life cycle that you, as a VSL, can bring to the table and leverage to lead the team and the technology.
• Business acumen to devise investment strategies, evaluate opportunities, and establish business priority.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Security clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience managing technical projects, including schedule and Earned Value Management, risk management, customer interaction, and briefing executive leadership.
• Experience in a regulated environment and familiarity with aerospace certification standards (e.g. TSO, MIL-STD, DO-160, DO-254, DO-178B/C, DO-297)
• Engineering experience in design, manufacturing, quality, reliability, or aerospace.
• Operations management experience, on‑time‑delivery, process control/improvement, manufacturing yield and throughput improvements.
• Experience in business capture, strategy, and sales.
• Supply chain management; sales, inventory & operations planning (SIOP); demand and material management.
• Experience in root cause corrective action (RCCA) analysis.

You will be part of an energetic team that is driven to succeed.

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