Operations Program Manager

Collins Aerospace; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an Operations Product Manager to translate customer and program requirements into executable operational plans and align demand, schedules, and factory capabilities.

You will drive cross-functional execution across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Program teams, proactively managing risks, delivery performance, and NPI readiness while providing clear visibility to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience
• Manufacturing/operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Translating customer/program/product requirements into executable operational plans.
• Aligning demand, schedule and factory capability.
• Monitoring delivery performance and operational readiness.
• Leading recovery planning where commitments are at risk.
• Integrating Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Program, and Product teams.
• Identifying and escalating risks before they affect customer commitments.
• Supporting NPI and transition-to-production readiness.
• Providing clear operational visibility to Program and Product/GM leadership.
• Driving cross-functional actions and accountability.

Skills

Manufacturing/operations experience

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Location: US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-1455 ~ 1455 Fairchild Rd ~ ADMIN BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-08-21

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

Operations Product Manager is responsible for translating customer and program requirements into executable operational plans while aligning demand, schedules, and factory capabilities. This individual drives cross‑functional execution across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Program teams, proactively managing risks, delivery performance, recovery plans, and NPI readiness while providing clear visibility and accountability to senior leadership.

What You Will Do

• Translating customer/program/product requirements into executable operational plans.
• Aligning demand, schedule and factory capability.
• Monitoring delivery performance and operational readiness.
• Leading recovery planning where commitments are at risk.
• Integrating Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Program, and Product teams.
• Identifying and escalating risks before they affect customer commitments.
• Supporting NPI and transition‑to‑production readiness.
• Providing clear operational visibility to Program and Product/GM leadership.
• Driving cross‑functional actions and accountability.

What You Will Learn

• Broad exposure across Operations, Program/Product Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Quality and senior business leadership.
• Opportunity for development into future broader Operations, Program, General Management or business leadership positions.

Qualifications you Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience
• Manufacturing/operations experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated delivery/program execution experience.
• Understanding of production planning, capacity and MPS.
• Cross‑functional leadership in a matrix organization
• Ability to understand and challenge operational recovery plans.
• Problem‑solving and risk‑management capability.li
• Ability to communicate effectively from shop‑floor to senior leadership level.
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability for results.
• Aerospace/manufacturing experience.
• NPI/transition‑to‑production experience.
• SIOP experience.
• Supply Chain experience.
• Customer‑facing experience.
• Lean/CORE/continuous improvement experience.
• Experience working across multiple sites/functions.

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!

May be eligible for relocation.

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• 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 possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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