Raytheon
Senior Manager, Product Line Value Stream Lead (Hybrid)
Raytheon, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, United States, 06096
Environmental & Thermal Control Systems Product Line Value Stream Lead
Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. The Environmental & Thermal Control Systems (ETCS) Product Line Value Stream Lead (L6 PL VSL) plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping and executing the strategic vision of assigned product lines. As a key driver of performance, innovation, and cross-functional alignment, the L6 PL VSL is responsible for ensuring operational excellence across all phases of the product lifecyclefrom early development through full-rate production and sustainment. This role demands a strong, collaborative leader who can break down silos, champion continuous improvement, and proactively manage risk while driving cost efficiencies and margin expansion. The VSL operates with a sense of urgency and accountability, empowering teams, eliminating barriers, and delivering results that directly impact the business's success. The candidate will need to be a commutable distance from our Windsor Locks, CT location. What You Will Do Lead implementation of Product Line Strategy for assigned projects Drive systemic industrial recovery and performance Ensure rate readiness and capacity for targeted product family Drive lessons learned from sustaining programs back into the earlier phases of the life cycle Drive cost reduction / margin expansion across the product line Work with Business Development, Customer Facing VSLs, Advanced Technology, Operations, and Supply chain to ensure Technology & Industrial Road Maps are strategically aligned Live the values for the ETCS PL Value Stream Emphasizes collaboration internally and with external customers - eliminates "Us vs. Them" dynamics Demonstrates ownership & urgency - team members are willing to go outside of their swim lane (with coordinated intent) to ensure critical tasks get done Emphasizes importance of managing / communicating Risks, Issues, and Opportunities proactively Promotes the growth of organization E2C2 through continuous improvement and talent development Eliminate barriers / road blocks for teams to enable them to hit targets. Ensure teams are escalating where appropriate to proactively mitigate emerging issues & risks. Escalate issues across the department as needed to help teams be successful. Ensure appropriate communications are provided to executive for any ongoing or emerging issues, and risks. Leverage data and inputs from the team to charter & prioritize projects that improve our OTD and/or grow our ROS. Accountability: The L6 PL VSL is accountable to achieve the results for the projects assigned to them. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience. Qualifications We Prefer VSL, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, Engineering Background preferred Project Leadership Experience presenting to executive leadership Critical path management Risk management Program scheduling and cost controls experience What We Offer 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! May be eligible for relocation We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Hybrid:
Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world
and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. The Environmental & Thermal Control Systems (ETCS) Product Line Value Stream Lead (L6 PL VSL) plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping and executing the strategic vision of assigned product lines. As a key driver of performance, innovation, and cross-functional alignment, the L6 PL VSL is responsible for ensuring operational excellence across all phases of the product lifecyclefrom early development through full-rate production and sustainment. This role demands a strong, collaborative leader who can break down silos, champion continuous improvement, and proactively manage risk while driving cost efficiencies and margin expansion. The VSL operates with a sense of urgency and accountability, empowering teams, eliminating barriers, and delivering results that directly impact the business's success. The candidate will need to be a commutable distance from our Windsor Locks, CT location. What You Will Do Lead implementation of Product Line Strategy for assigned projects Drive systemic industrial recovery and performance Ensure rate readiness and capacity for targeted product family Drive lessons learned from sustaining programs back into the earlier phases of the life cycle Drive cost reduction / margin expansion across the product line Work with Business Development, Customer Facing VSLs, Advanced Technology, Operations, and Supply chain to ensure Technology & Industrial Road Maps are strategically aligned Live the values for the ETCS PL Value Stream Emphasizes collaboration internally and with external customers - eliminates "Us vs. Them" dynamics Demonstrates ownership & urgency - team members are willing to go outside of their swim lane (with coordinated intent) to ensure critical tasks get done Emphasizes importance of managing / communicating Risks, Issues, and Opportunities proactively Promotes the growth of organization E2C2 through continuous improvement and talent development Eliminate barriers / road blocks for teams to enable them to hit targets. Ensure teams are escalating where appropriate to proactively mitigate emerging issues & risks. Escalate issues across the department as needed to help teams be successful. Ensure appropriate communications are provided to executive for any ongoing or emerging issues, and risks. Leverage data and inputs from the team to charter & prioritize projects that improve our OTD and/or grow our ROS. Accountability: The L6 PL VSL is accountable to achieve the results for the projects assigned to them. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience. Qualifications We Prefer VSL, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, Engineering Background preferred Project Leadership Experience presenting to executive leadership Critical path management Risk management Program scheduling and cost controls experience What We Offer 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! May be eligible for relocation We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Hybrid:
Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world
and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.