Mission Systems S/4HANA Wave Deployment Lead, Sr. Manager (REMOTE)

Collins Aerospace; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mission Systems Wave Deployment Lead for a REMOTE role. You will plan, coordinate, and support S/4HANA deployment waves across Mission Systems, serving as primary deployment focal for sites, ensuring go-live readiness through planning, readiness, cutover, and stabilization.

Remote work options available across domestic locations. The role requires extensive program management experience, ERP deployment knowledge, and a proven ability to coordinate cross-functional

Qualifications

• University Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Typical 7+ years in program management, operations, or ERP deployment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain deployment plans for Mission Systems waves and sites.
• Lead site readiness assessments across multiple functions.
• Coordinate cross-functional deployment activities including data migration, testing, and training.
• Support cutover, hypercare, and go-live activities.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

ERP deployment

S/4HANA deployment

Jira

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Power BI

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-19

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NC-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and driven to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Across our three market leading businesses, world-class operations, and significant investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and career opportunities unmatched in our industry. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that continue to redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Mission Systems Wave Deployment Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting the execution of S/4HANA deployment waves across Mission Systems. This role will serve as the primary deployment focal for assigned sites, ensuring each location is prepared for go-live through integrated planning, site readiness, business engagement, cutover coordination, and post-go-live stabilization.

This is a REMOTE role and may be based at any domestic Mission Systems location or operate fully remote.

What You Will Do:

Wave and Deployment Planning

• Develop and maintain detailed deployment plans for assigned Mission Systems waves and sites.


• Coordinate deployment activities from initial site engagement through hypercare.


• Apply standardized deployment methodologies, tools, playbooks, and governance.


• Integrate site activities with the broader S/4HANA program schedule.


• Identify and manage cross-functional dependencies, milestones, and resource needs.

Site Readiness

• Lead site readiness assessments across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and other impacted functions.


• Partner with site leadership to identify readiness gaps and develop mitigation plans.


• Track readiness milestones, actions, risks, and decisions.


• Coordinate readiness reviews and support go-live entry and exit recommendations.


• Ensure sites understand deployment expectations, timelines, and required deliverables.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate deployment activities across:




• Business process and functional teams


• Data migration


• System integration testing and user acceptance testing


• Organizational change management


• Training


• Cutover


• Digital Technology


• Boundary applications


• Site operations




• Facilitate cross-functional deployment meetings and working sessions.


• Escalate unresolved risks, issues, and decisions to program leadership.

Cutover and Go-Live

• Support the development and execution of site cutover plans.


• Coordinate mock cutovers, deployment rehearsals, and readiness checkpoints.


• Support command center planning and execution during go-live.


• Track deployment issues, business impacts, and recovery actions.


• Provide timely deployment status updates to site and program leadership.

Hypercare and Stabilization

• Coordinate post-go-live hypercare activities for assigned sites.


• Support issue triage, prioritization, and resolution.


• Track stabilization metrics and hypercare exit criteria.


• Coordinate the transition from hypercare to steady-state support.


• Capture lessons learned and incorporate improvements into future deployment waves.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain deployment schedules, trackers, dashboards, and status reports.


• Manage deployment risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.


• Support executive and site-level deployment communications.


• Coordinate site visits, workshops, and readiness activities.


• Partner with change management and training teams to support business adoption.


• Ensure deployment activities follow enterprise standards and program governance.


• Promote consistency while recognizing legitimate site-specific requirements.

TRAVEL: Up to 40%, depending on the deployment schedule (domestic and international)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.


• Typically requires 7 or more years of relevant experience in program management, project management, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, ERP implementation, or business transformation.


• Experience coordinating complex, cross-functional projects or deployments.


• Experience working with manufacturing, supply chain, operations, or enterprise systems.


• Demonstrated experience in planning, organization, communication, and stakeholder management.


• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in complex and changing environments.


• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Operations, or a related field.


• Experience supporting SAP or S/4HANA implementation.


• Experience with ERP deployment, site readiness, cutover, or hypercare activities.


• Aerospace and defense or regulated manufacturing experience.


• Familiarity with manufacturing systems such as MES, PLM, warehouse management, quality systems, or other boundary applications.


• Experience with Jira, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Power BI, or similar planning and reporting tools.


• PMP, Agile, Prosci, SAP, or related certification.


• Experience working across multiple sites, functions, or business units.

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!

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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 on 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.

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