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

Date Posted:

2026-02-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

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.

What You Will Do

• 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

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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.

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

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

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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