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

Prattwhitney; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Product Value Stream Leader to own the full lifecycle of products in the Integrated Air Data Systems portfolio. You will lead cross-functional IPTs to drive new products/services with market capabilities and ensure on-time delivery.

This onsite role requires a university degree with extensive experience, the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance, and strong leadership, risk management, and business acumen to deliver on-time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree with 10 years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 7 years experience.
• Ability to lead large development teams with diverse skill sets and interdependencies.
• Business acumen to devise investment strategies and establish priorities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional IPTs that manage new products/services and market capabilities.
• Drive supply chain resilience and delivery assurance 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 product and project execution.
• Influence and negotiate elements of key business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Risk management

Customer interaction

Strategic influence

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Position Summary

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

Company Overview

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.

Product Value Stream Leader Role

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.

Travel

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.

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.

Employee Type

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Company Culture

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.

Benefits & Compensation

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. 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. 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.

Hiring Policy

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.

Company Summary

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.