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Lead the Power, Actuation, & Chemical Sensing (PACS) business to drive growth, operational excellence, and execution of mission-critical defense technologies. Oversee business operations, financial performance, and production readiness for high-priority national defense programs.
Requires a university degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 10 years of experience. Must have a proven track record of leading complex cross-functional teams in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments.
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.The Associate Director, Program Management (Or otherwise referred to as General Manager) - Power, Actuation, & Chemical Sensing (PACS) will lead a strategically important defense business within Collins Aerospace's Thermal, Electronic and Defense Solutions organization. Based onsite in Rockford, Illinois, with oversight of operations in San Dimas, California, this role is responsible for driving the overall performance, growth, and execution of a portfolio that delivers mission critical power, actuation, propulsion, and chemical sensing technologies supporting major U.S. and allied defense programs. The General Manager will shape business strategy while ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and long term sustainable growth across a portfolio experiencing significant demand expansion.
This leader will oversee business operations, financial performance, and cross functional execution while partnering with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and program management teams to deliver on cost, schedule, and technical commitments. A key focus of the role will be leading operational readiness and production growth for critical defense programs, including major capacity expansion initiatives, while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration. The position also serves as a primary executive interface with senior Collins leadership, government customers, and industry partners, making it an exceptional opportunity for a proven manufacturing or defense leader to influence the future of high priority national defense capabilities.
This is an Onsite role in Rockford, IL.
Business Leadership
Operational Transformation
Site & Talent Leadership
Program & Customer Excellence
THAAD TVA Acceleration (Critical Focus Area)
Qualifications You Must Have:
Qualifications We Prefer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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
And more!
Relocation Eligibility
Eligible for relocation
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
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.
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.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.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.
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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Offices: Arlington, VA, US
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