Operations Product Manager - Civil Space SLS (onsite)

RTX; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, seeks a Civil Space SLS Operations Product Manager Lead to oversee LRUs for the SLS/Artemis programs. You’ll align GM priorities, manage delivery risks, and drive execution discipline while mentoring OPMs across functions.

This role requires a strong background in manufacturing, production planning, and cross-functional leadership in regulated environments, with travel up to 10%. Relocation may be offered.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience.
• Experience with MPS, SIOP, ERP/MRP systems, and production planning.
• Experience leading cross-functional groups as well as teams with direct reports.
• Experience working in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution performance for a portfolio of LRUs within the Space Launch System program.
• Consolidate program visibility to support informed decision-making at GM IPT leadership level.
• Drive alignment across cross-functional teams and operations leadership to address delivery risks.
• Lead and mentor Operations Product Managers to enhance team performance and development.
• Act as the escalation point for resolving complex operational issues.
• Ensure consistent execution discipline across the OPM team.
• Support root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate operational risks, priorities, and recommendations to both working teams and senior leadership.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Cross-functional leadership

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Root-cause analysis

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

MPS

SIOP

ERP/MRP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6 Position Role Type: Onsite 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 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.

The Civil Space SLS Operations Product Manager (OPM) Lead plays a critical role in overseeing execution performance across the Space Launch System's Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) aligned to the SLS and Artemis General Managers (GM).

This role ensures alignment of priorities, manages delivery risks, and drives operational excellence across programs. The OPM Lead consolidates visibility across programs, fosters alignment between GM IPT and operations leadership, and removes barriers to execution. Acting as the escalation point for complex issues, this role ensures consistent execution discipline across the OPM team while leading and developing team members.

What You Will Do

• Oversee execution performance for a portfolio of LRUs, ensuring alignment with GM priorities.
• Consolidate program visibility to support informed decision-making at the GM IPT leadership level.
• Drive alignment across cross-functional teams and operations leadership to address delivery risks.
• Lead and mentor Operations Product Managers (OPMs) to enhance team performance and development.
• Act as the escalation point for resolving complex operational issues.
• Ensure consistent application of execution discipline across the OPM team.
• Support the implementation of root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate operational risks, priorities, and recommendations effectively to both working-level teams and senior leadership.
• Support business travel up to 10% of the time.

What You Will Learn

• Executive presence and presentation
• Strong messaging and alignment to NASA's Space Missions across disciplines and organizational levels

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience
• Experience with manufacturing, production, or shop-floor operations
• Experience with supply chain, purchasing, material planning, or production control
• Experience leading cross-functional groups as well as teams with direct reports
• Experience working in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments (Preferred)
• Experience with MPS, SIOP, ERP/MRP systems, and production planning
• Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate operational risks, priorities, and recommendations effectively to broad audiences

What We Offer

Benefits

• 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!

This position may offer relocation.

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 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.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.