Operations Modernization Project Lead (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an experienced professional to lead cross-functional initiatives modernizing operations within our Advanced Operations Engineering organization. The role focuses on Industry 4.0, digital solutions, and data-driven decision making to drive productivity and cost savings.

You will manage scope, schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction, partnering across Collins to advance operational capability.

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience working in a manufacturing operations environment, preferably in a project/program management role

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through operations modernization projects.
• Drive productivity improvements that lead to quantifiable cost savings and enhanced operational performance.
• Lead projects from initiation through completion, including customer interface, requirements alignment, schedule execution and management, risks and opportunities mitigation, and benefit realization tracking.
• Operate in alignment with the RTX Enterprise Project Management (REPM) framework to ensure disciplined program execution, risk management, and governance.
• Communicate effectively with Operations and executive leadership, providing clarity on project priorities, risks, and progress.
• Use data to generate insights, guide strategic decision making, and strengthen operational awareness.
• Influence and lead change across a matrixed organization, building consensus and accelerating adoption of new technologies.
• Travel up to 15%, including potential extended assignments for key business activities

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing operations

Cross-functional leadership

Industry 4.0

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace, Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an experienced professional to lead cross-functional initiatives modernizing operations within our Advanced Operations Engineering organization. The role focuses on Industry 4.0, digital solutions, and data-driven decision making to drive productivity and cost savings.

You will manage scope, schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction, partnering across Collins to advance operational capability.