Associate Director, Customer Value Stream Leader, Engine Controls (Hybrid)

RTX•Windsor Locks, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At RTX, we’re redefining the future of aerospace and defense, and we’re looking for an Associate Director, Engine Controls & Accessories Value Stream Leader to drive transformational change for Rolls-Royce and our Asia-based customers. This is a unique opportunity to lead key customer relationships, shape the direction of a broad product portfolio, execute high-impact strategies, and lead loss prevention efforts that safeguard and accelerate our business growth. As a key partner to the senior management team, you will champion the implementation of our business strategy, deepen customer partnerships, and ensure seamless alignment across programs and business units to deliver unmatched value and market leadership. In this leadership role, you will ensure all critical functions, including program management, finance, quality, operations, business development, and contracts, operate in harmony to exceed business objectives and customer commitments. We’re seeking a visionary leader with exceptional communication skills and a proven track record navigating complex, high-stakes environments within aerospace or related industries. If you are driven by innovation, passionate about customer success, and eager to transform the future of aerospace, Collins Aerospace wants to hear from you. The Associate Director is Hybrid to either Windsor Locks, CT or Rockford, IL sites.

Requirements

Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Nice To Haves

Technical and business background, with the ability to navigate complex aerospace environments.
Leadership experience at both the value stream and product levels, driving results and continuous improvement.
Experience in a customer-facing role
Experience interfacing with internal and external leadership, including executive-level stakeholders, to align strategies and deliver business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of contact for the customer, representing their voice within the organization to ensure alignment, responsiveness, and long-term partnership success.
Lead contract negotiations and contract modifications, ensuring agreements align with both customer expectations and business objectives.
Define key program milestones and monitor progress against master plans and schedules for development programs, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
Proactively identify risks and opportunities and drive resolution through effective resource allocation, schedule adjustments, or by negotiating changes to contractual terms.
Develop new business growth strategies.
Lead a small direct program team and a matrixed Program Management Team (PMT), ensuring that all functional areas—including program management, finance, quality, operations, business development, and contracts—perform in a coordinated and effective manner to meet business, program, and customer commitments.
Champion a customer-focused culture across internal teams, driving operational excellence and accountability at every stage of the program lifecycle.
Travel 20% to RTX locations and customers

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
May be eligible for relocation