Program Operations Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted

2024-04-19

Country

United States of America

Location

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Position Role Type

Onsite

This position is for a Program Operations Manager (POM) with responsibility for ensuring adequate support is provided to assigned program(s) from an Operations and Procurement aspect. Support shall include responsibility and accountability for all procurement, manufacturing, acceptance test and shipment of hardware to meet the customer’s delivery requirements. POM will serve as the primary program focal point to the customer on delivery status against levied customer requirements. The POM will lead their program team in ensuring material resource plans, manufacturing progress and quality turn backs are addressed and communicated to the Program Manager. POM shall utilize their team to support the Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead(s) in the procurement, manufacture and test of developmental hardware.

This position will regularly interface with Business Development in strategic business capture supporting new program introduction and supply base definition.

This is an ONSITE position in Rockford, IL.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for effective utilization of assigned manpower resources to ensure adequate and prompt support of program needsAccountable for material procurement's and end item on time completion to meet contracted datesIn charge for on time completion and accuracy of proposal labor and material Basis of Estimates for Operations related workEffective and accurate Cost Account Management of assigned program budgetEnsure effective communication (written and oral) via status reports to program, customer and functional management in accordance with program communication plan and processes methodologiesDrive use of leading/lagging metrics in the monitoring of progress against plan and evaluation of root cause and implementation of corrective actions in support of a continuous improvement culture manufacturing engineering shall ensure that required tooling is in placed to support manufacturing. Strategic planning of manpower and material to support factory level loading and tactical planning on a daily basis to maximize labor and equipment utilization. Will require frequent interface with various customers and will be the sole Operations point of contact for assigned programs. Entails a candidate with strong leadership skills and the ability to convey effective direction using strong written and verbal skills. Expected travel 10%

Qualifications/ Experience Needed

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experienceU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in an Operations organization or in interfacing with Operations organization on a recurring basisExperience in financial, manufacturing, material planning, Earned Value ManagementStrong analytical skills required for accurate material and manufacturing planning Systems (EVMS) and government programs are key traitsFamiliar with SAP or other MRP systemsDrive Continuous Improvement projects - ACE, 6 Sigma and other Lean Manufacturing processesStrong experience using MS Project

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense 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.

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.

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications

Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application Have prior experience in functional area of interest Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

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.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes

Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption Assistance Autism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!

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.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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