Business Operations and Execution Manager (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Business Operations & Execution Lead to strengthen planning, execution, and governance across Agile and waterfall delivery. You will guide cross-functional teams toward transparent, aligned outcomes and partner with executive leadership on enterprise execution plans.

The role requires deep Agile experience, strong project management, and a track record of improving operating rhythms in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• University degree with 12+ years relevant experience or advanced degree with 10+ years.
• U.S. citizenship required to access program information.
• Release Train Engineer Agile experience or certification.
• Proven project management experience.
• Experience implementing management systems across a project portfolio.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall execution.
• Ability to work with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and accountability with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute strategic direction for operations, models, and governance.
• Mature execution cadence with alignment to strategy and dependencies.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce waste and increase throughput.
• Drive senior-level business reviews with executive leadership.
• Manage risk, issue, and change governance across delivery streams.
• Define KPIs connecting execution to long-term objectives.
• Partner with Finance on budget, forecasting and resourcing.
• Identify systemic issues and implement scalable solutions.
• Foster disciplined delivery, continuous learning, and execution rigor across teams.

Skills

Release Train Engineer

Project management

Agile execution

Waterfall delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

CORE methodology

Job description

Location: US-VA-DULLES-760 ~ 22260 Pacific Blvd ~ BLDG 60

Date Posted: 2026-10-07

Country: United States of America

Location: US-VA-DULLES-760 ~ 22260 Pacific Blvd ~ BLDG 60

Position Role Type: Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

The Digital Technology Digital Product Life Cycle (DPLC) and Advanced Technology organization is seeking a Business Operations & Execution Lead to strengthen how the organization plans, executes, and governs work across both Agile and traditional waterfall delivery models. This role is accountable for maturing long-range operating strategies and driving organizational-level process improvement grounded in CORE principles.

With deep experience in Agile execution as well as proficiency in waterfall program delivery, this leader will guide cross-functional teams toward predictable, transparent, and well-aligned outcomes. This role partners closely with executive leadership to drive execution discipline and develop a consolidated, enterprise-aligned execution plan for the organization.

As a strategic member of the Business Enablement leadership team, you will influence organizational direction, strengthen operating rhythms, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across a complex, matrixed environment.

This is a hybrid position based out of one of Collins’ major facilities, with Dulles, VA as the preferred location.

What You Will Do

• Shape, influence, and execute strategic direction for business operations, operating models, and governance structures that improve clarity, alignment, and execution across both Agile and waterfall work.
• Mature the execution cadence ensuring alignment to strategy, transparency of work, and predictable delivery while coordinating dependencies across programs and functional teams.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that simplify work, reduce waste, and increase throughput using CORE methodology and structured problem-solving tools.
• Drive senior-level business reviews and operational analysis with executive leadership.
• Mature risk, issue, and change control governance, ensuring systemic visibility, accountability, and timely escalation across Agile, hybrid, and waterfall workstreams.
• Define, implement, and continuously refine strategic KPIs that connect execution performance to long-term objectives, enabling leaders to act on meaningful insights.
• Partner with Finance to lead budget strategy, multi-year forecasting, investment planning, and resourcing strategies that align operating needs to business priorities.
• Identify systemic issues and operational gaps, diagnose root causes, and implement scalable solutions that strengthen execution across the portfolio.
• Promote a culture of disciplined delivery, structured problem solving, continuous learning, and operational rigor across Agile and traditional teams.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Release Train Engineer Agile experience or certification.
• Project Management experience.
• Have experience implementing management systems across a project portfolio, including financial oversight, risk management, scheduling, and scope management.
• Possess a strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall execution principles.
• Excel in cross-functional collaboration, working effectively with senior leadership and teams
• Demonstrate the ability to build trust, foster teamwork, and take accountability for customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Communicate with clarity, efficiency, and impact across a wide range of stakeholders.

What We Offer

• 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 illnessinsurance, 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!

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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

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.

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 172,900 USD - 328,700 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.