Collins Aerospace
aerospace manufacturing
ValueStreamLeader-ProgramManager
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Value Stream Leader - Program Manager at Collins Aerospace. Skills: Program execution, Customer satisfaction, Business performance. Lead portfolio of programs. Serve as primary interface with customers”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve customer satisfaction; Achieve cost goals; Achieve performance goals
Industry & Context.
Root Cause Corrective Action
U. S. Person required, Travel nationally and internationally up to 10%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience, Previous Customer facing experience as a project/program manager, Experience owning and managing multiple aspects of a program/project, Previous Negotiation experience
Nice to Have
Technical background, Experience with lean manufacturing/six sigma, Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action, Experience with Change management, Experience with Manufacturing life cycle, Experience interpreting aerospace requirements, specifications and contracts, Experience with SAP, Experience with Microsoft Project, Portuguese or Italian language proficiency
What You'll Do.
Lead portfolio of programs
Serve as primary interface with customers
Oversee program execution across cost
Coordinate with engineering
and customer stakeholders
Manage program plans and budgets
Identify and mitigate risks
Support contract negotiations and proposal activities
Provide regular updates on program performance and strategy
Influence business results
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Support domestic and international customers
Ensure adherence to program plans
Review and update milestones
Identify risks and opportunities
Develop risk and opportunities register
Develop mitigations and recommendations
Participate in negotiation of contracts and contractual changes
Coordinate preparation of proposals
Support annual strategic planning efforts
Prepare and present value-stream strategy
Ensure a Continuous Improvement mentality is prevalent
Actively lead and participate in Lean activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinating with engineering; Coordinating with operations; Coordinating with finance; Coordinating with customer stakeholders
Communication Scope
Presentations
Process & Methodology
Program management, Schedule management, Budget management, Risk management, Lean manufacturing, Six sigma
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-29 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-CA-FAIRFIELD-3530 ~ 3530 Branscombe Rd ~ BRANSCOMBE **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** 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 **Security Clearance Type:** None/Not Required **Security Clearance Status:** Not Required Join Collins Aerospace as a Value Stream Leader - Program Manager supporting the International Customers Value Stream within the Propulsion business in Fairfield, California. In this role, you will lead a portfolio of small to mid-sized commercial and military programs, serving as the primary interface between the organization and its customers. Responsible for the full program lifecycle, you will help drive successful outcomes from pursuit and contract award through development, production, delivery, sustainment, and long-term business planning. This position plays a critical role in balancing customer satisfaction, operational execution, and business performance while contributing to the continued growth of the organization. As an individual contributor, you will oversee program execution across cost, schedule, quality, and delivery objectives while coordinating closely with engineering, operations, finance, and customer stakeholders. You will manage program plans and budgets, identify and mitigate risks, support contract negotiations and proposal activities, and provide regular updates on program performance and strategy. This role offers the opportunity to influence business re
Applying for this Value Stream Leader - Program Manager role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Collins Aerospace?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.