Pr Program Manager

**Date Posted**:
2024-09-03
**Country**:
France
**Location**:
Blagnac, France
**Position Role Type**:
Unspecified

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solving customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

The company employs more than 80,000+ employees in more than 250+ locations worldwide.

**Job Summary**

The core of our Aircraft Digital Services (ADS) team’s mission is focused on **leading the digital transformation **of the Connected Aircraft, Flight Deck, and Maintainer products. This product suite helps to **enable the free movement of people across the planet**—and through that, human connection. Our customers entrust us with the communication and operational tools for their fleets, and with their businesses. Our Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS) business unit is currently **leading the Connected Ecosystem strategic pillar for Collins Aerospace.**

As the **Value Stream Leader (VSL)** for Collins Aerospace's GlobalConnect product lines, you will **spearhead the development and implementation of cutting-edge connectivity solutions** designed to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and passenger experience for airlines globally. GlobalConnect offers a comprehensive suite of services, including in-flight Wi-Fi, real-time operational data, maintenance monitoring, and advanced analytics. This role requires a **strategic leader who can manage a diverse, cross-functional team**, oversee product development, and ensure our solutions remain at the forefront of aviation technology. The VSL has **responsibilities for product line sustainment, enhancement and modernization of our End-to-End networks.**

**This role is based in Blagnac, France.**

**What You Will Do**:

- ** Product Management**: Lead the strategy, vision, development and execution of product roadmaps, including defining scope, epics, definition of ‘done’, backlog grooming and prioritization of features/stories that guide an Agile development team/process.
- ** Cross-functional Leadership**: Lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) for products within their portfolio.
- ** Roadmap Development**: Define and drive the solution roadmap for GlobalConnect products, ensuring alignment with business goals and market demands.
- ** Strategy & Direction**: Develop and implement strategic plans to maintain and improve market position.
- ** Stakeholder Collaboration**: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, sales, engineering, support, and channel partners, to drive product initiatives.
- ** Go-To-Market Strategies**: Provide strategic guidance and support the development and execution of comprehensive go-to-market strategies.
- ** Executive Engagement**:Conduct regular business reviews with executive leadership, providing updates on product performance and pivotal initiatives.
- ** Sales & Channel Enablement**: Provide guidance on commercial strategies and support to sales and channel teams, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to sell and support GlobalConnect products effectively to drive revenue and sales targets.
- ** Technology Integration**: Engage with technology leaders and 3rd party vendors to drive integrations and partnerships that improve product capabilities.
- ** Market Analysis**: Stay informed about market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to advise product decisions.
- ** Financial Management**: Accountable for oversight and management of the product P&L’s (monitoring, managing, and reporting on budget each month).
- ** Effective Communication**: Develop and maintain internal and external cadence for communicating product vision to IPT, stakeholders, and customers.
- ** Travel**:Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

**Qualifications You Must Have**:

- Experience managing product performance, profitability, execution, and lifecycle management for aviation technology solutions within a defined timeframe and budget.
- Experience leading/participating in Integrated Product Teams (IPT) working with cross-functional teams (product, sales, engineering, support, etc.) in a multi-functiona