Associate Director, Airports Product Lines in Crawley

We are currently seeking an Associate Director of Product within our Airports Solutions team who will oversee the product vision, strategy, and execution for the Passenger Journey and Airport Operations portfolios. This is a highly critical and visible leadership position responsible for leading a global team of Product Managers and Product Owners and collaborating effectively across key stakeholders in the business to drive collective business success.

What You Will Do:

• Define a compelling vision, strategy, and roadmap for a portfolio of Airports products across the Passenger Journey and Airport Operations.
• Drive relentless execution of committed development milestones to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Plan and facilitate product strategy and planning events including Quarterly Product Planning & Program Increment (PI) Planning ensuring alignment across functional teams.
• Act as an industry thought leader with a strong understanding of market trends that will directly influence portfolio strategy, roadmaps, and prioritization.
• Identify and understand emerging industry trends such as biometrics, smart airports, AI‑driven analytics, sustainability, and digital transformation to inform strategic decisions.
• Dynamic people‑leader responsible for managing, leading, and coaching a team of Product Managers to drive innovation and end‑to‑end product lifecycle including ongoing performance conversations and upskilling plans.
• Provide indirect leadership to partnering organizations and facilitate strong stakeholder collaboration to drive shared business outcomes and identify areas to optimize performance with a 'one team' mindset.
• Develop business cases and investment strategies for new and existing products and enhancements.
• Leverage data to track market adoption, profitability, and ROI.
• Play a pivotal role in crafting the portfolio strategy during the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long Range Plan (LRP) cycles.
• Partner with Business Development and Sales to support business growth by maintaining and expanding current customer relationships and developing opportunities with potential customers.
• Review and update product pricing models and commercialization strategy on a regular basis in collaboration with stakeholder teams.
• Create and oversee the annual product investment and maintenance budgets with profit & loss accountability, providing regular forecast updates.
• Lead strategic supplier conversations and maintain relationships with suppliers ensuring that we provide best‑in‑class products to customers.

What you learn:

• To work in a highly diverse and matrixed organisation.
• Learning from your super talented and accomplished peers and leaders.
• Specific industry expertise and knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Senior Product Leader with demonstrable work experience defining a compelling portfolio vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Proven track record of translating product strategy into execution.
• Data‑driven decision making and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated leadership of a team of product managers and product owners.
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams and establishing engaged, high‑performing teams and culture.
• Expertise in go‑to‑market strategies, pricing, and competitive positioning.
• Ability to build strategic partnerships within the aviation ecosystem.
• Excellent customer‑oriented attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead in a matrixed organization.
• Experience with product financial management, business acumen, and strong commercial mindset to measure return on investment and ultimately manage product P&L.
• Exceptional presentation and negotiation skills with the ability to influence senior executives and stakeholders.

Certifications we prefer:

• Experience working with airports and/or aerospace.
• Experience with digital identity, biometrics, and/or passenger solutions.
• Product Management certifications such as Certified Product Manager, SAFe, or Agile.

Role Requirements:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Must have current RTW status in the UK.

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

Benefits:

• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + Purchase more option.
• Attractive Compensation & Bonus Scheme.
• Professional Development & Growth Support with professional fees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Healthcare benefits (including a healthcare cash plan).
• Staff Discounts.
• Work/Life Balance & Wellness Programs.
• Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses.
• Death in Service Benefit.
• Generous Employer Contribution to Pension Scheme.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.