Operation Product Manager (onsite)

Prattwhitney; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Operations Product Manager to lead end-to-end execution for complex products within the RLPM framework. The role sits onsite at Collins locations in Rockford, IL, Phoenix, AZ or Coralville, IA, coordinating program management, factory operations, engineering, and quality to deliver on cost and schedule.

You will drive cross‑functional leadership, risk identification, and corrective actions using CORE methodologies, with travel 25–50% as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• 3+ years prior experience in operations or manufacturing.
• 3+ years experience in program or project management.
• Experience with SAP or other MRP systems.
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization including executives and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the central operations point of contact to oversee end‑to‑end execution, enabling predictable cost, schedule, and quality performance.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to proactively identify risks, drive root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions using CORE methodologies.
• Influence decision‑making across Program Management, Factory Operations, Engineering, Production Control, Quality, Supply Chain, and customer partners.
• Ensure factory readiness and seamless execution of production plans, including coordination of build/test flows, tooling/methods maturity, and resource capacity.
• Lead the team toward resolution of manufacturing issues to maintain cost and schedule on plan.
• Serve as CAM for assigned operations cost accounts, responsible for budget planning, tracking, EAC development, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Support gate reviews, milestone readiness, and integration of program‑level IMS content.
• Monitor internal and external OTD performance, elevate risks, and lead recovery actions.
• Must be willing and able to travel 25-50% of the time.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

CORE methodologies

MS Project

Lean Six Sigma

EVMS

SAP/MRP

Executive communication

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. 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 help 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.

We are seeking a highly driven and execution‑focused Operations Product Manager to lead operational performance for complex products across the Mission Systems value stream. This leader will serve as the primary operations focal for assigned products ensuring alignment between Program Management, Factory Leadership, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and customers to deliver high‑quality hardware on cost and on schedule. This role requires deep operations expertise, strong cross‑functional leadership, and the ability to drive disciplined factory execution throughout all phases of the RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework from development through sustainment. This individual will either sit onsite at our Collins locations in Rockford, IL, Phoenix, AZ or Coralville, IA.

What You Will Do:

• Act as the central operations point of contact to oversee end‑to‑end execution, enabling predictable cost, schedule, and quality performance.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to proactively identify risks, drive root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions using CORE methodologies.
• Influence decision‑making across Program Management, Factory Operations, Engineering, Production Control, Quality, Supply Chain, and customer partners.
• Ensure factory readiness and seamless execution of production plans, including coordination of build/test flows, tooling/methods maturity, and resource capacity.
• Lead the team toward resolution of manufacturing issues to maintain cost and schedule on plan.
• Serve as CAM for assigned operations cost accounts, responsible for budget planning, tracking, EAC development, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Support gate reviews, milestone readiness, and integration of program‑level IMS content.
• Monitor internal and external OTD performance, elevate risks, and lead recovery actions.
• Must be willing and able to travel 25-50% of the time.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• 3+ years prior experience in operations or manufacturing.
• 3+ years experience in program or project management.
• Experience with SAP or other MRP systems.
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization including executives and external customers.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience leading or supporting factory execution for complex products (development through sustainment).
• Strong proficiency in MS Project and MS Office Suite.
• Training or certifications in CORE Champion, Lean, Six Sigma, or EVMS.
• Experience in finance, material planning and/or Earned Value Management (EVMS) and government programs.
• Experience driving Continuous Improvement projects - CORE, 6 Sigma and other Lean Manufacturing processes.

What We Offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 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 illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and reimbursement 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 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 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.