Aerospace Ops Program Lead: From Concept to Production

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement program

Student loan repayment program

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX / Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Operations Program Manager (OPM) to partner with early-stage product development, prototype hardware, and lifecycle management. The role focuses on manufacturability, producibility, and cost reduction from concept to launch, acting as the primary liaison between the Program Office and Operations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to influence design decisions for long-term

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, team building, change management and team leadership experience and able to work with minimum direct supervision.
• Experience in an operations, manufacturing, program, cross-functional, or equivalent environment.
• Existing or Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Experience taking a product from development to rate production
• Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments per USG/industry standards
• Ability to influence development of project objectives and goals
• SAP proficiency

Responsibilities

• Acts as Operations focal for New Product Introduction, compliant with the RTX Lifecycle Program Management system
• Participates in Management Reviews from business capture through transition into rate production
• Establishes review and transition criteria resulting in predictable quality, schedule and cost outcomes
• Responsible for creation and communication of a Project Production Plan and driving adherence to the plan
• Responsible for financial management and variance analysis of Operations assigned financial accounts
• Develops recommendations for cost reduction and process improvement opportunities
• Facilitates and directs program scheduling activities through PP&C and the integrated management schedule
• Leads materials and logistics problem resolution when related to performance issues
• Occasional travel of approximately one trip per quarter
• Influences decisions in a matrixed organization
• Identifies, communicates and mitigates risks to program and project plan
• Encourages resolution-based conversations and drives cross functional team to action
• Interfaces with Program Office, Engineering, and Operations Manufacturing organizations

Skills

Operations leadership

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication skills

Change management

Team leadership

Education

University degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

RTX / Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Operations Program Manager (OPM) to partner with early-stage product development, prototype hardware, and lifecycle management. The role focuses on manufacturability, producibility, and cost reduction from concept to launch, acting as the primary liaison between the Program Office and Operations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to influence design decisions for long-term