Operations Product Manager — Complex Hardware Programs

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

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.