Project Manager - Aftermarket (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with company match

Job summary

RTX is seeking a driven Project Manager to plan and execute repair capability deployment programs in support of Aftermarket Services. You will manage capital investments, develop robust business cases, and forecast costs across global centers.

The role requires strong leadership within a matrixed organization and experience with SAP and BW data sources. Travel to domestic and international locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience working with matrixed and cross‑functional teams or having prior leadership experience.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft tools (Excel, Word and Power Point).

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex projects with capital investments up to $3M–$5M.
• Develop project plans specifying charter, scope, schedule, cost, resources, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to determine business cases for new capability deployments and repair capability expansions.
• Provide monthly project schedules and forecast capital spend and expense to Finance.

Skills

Resource management

Risk management

Project management

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Matrixed teams experience

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP

BW

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.

This position is for a professional that is able to work effectively within a matrixed organization and is responsible for the planning and execution of repair capability deployment projects and product modification programs in support of Aftermarket Services business objectives. This includes SFP/AOP planning, development of business cases and project plans, capacity forecasting, capability planning, test equipment acquisition, and repair capability deployment. The role is responsible for project performance including scope, schedule and cost, risk mitigation, monthly capital and expense forecasting to Finance, and for maintaining capital expenditures within plan. Typical projects include Test Equipment/Repair Capability deployments supporting our global network of Aftermarket Services locations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Works on multiple and complex technical assignments that require expertise in resource management, risk management, and project management. Achieves objectives through influence and negotiation in cross‑functional matrix organization. Works under minimum supervision with broad task assignments. Accountable for the successful implementation of multiple projects and may manage up to $3M-$5M in capital investments. Collects, analyzes, and submits capital cost and schedule inputs into the SFP and AOP planning process. This includes working with the various teams throughout the organization to determine business cases for new capability deployments and repair capability expansions. Researches, prepares, and processes eCARs to provide new, expansion, or replacement equipment and test/repair capabilities to Aftermarket Service Centers. Ensures repair capability is established in accordance with customer requirements. Develops project plans specifying charter, scope, schedule, cost, resources, and risk mitigation for each project. Manages the procurement, check‑out, delivery, and set up of equipment while supporting documentation, software, publications, training, and provisioning in accordance with established schedules. Work with Customer Service and Value Stream Leaders on product modification and new aircraft development programs (Red Label) to ensure that required service center capabilities are available to support external customers. Builds relationships with Engineering, Test Engineering, Product Support, Product Line Management, Program Management, Publications & Training, Service Center Management, Value Stream Leadership, and Aftermarket Services Leadership to ensure projects can be successfully executed. Provides monthly project schedule charts for new product capabilities and expansions to Leadership. Provides monthly forecasting of capital spend and expense by project to finance. Periodic travel may be required to domestic and international Aftermarket Services locations.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience. Experience working with matrixed and cross‑functional teams or having prior leadership experience. Experience utilizing Microsoft tools (Excel, Word and Power Point).

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER

Demonstrated leadership skills and excellent written and oral communications skills in order to work effectively with all levels of the organization. Knowledge and understanding of critical path, problem solving, and root cause analysis. Prior experience handling multiple priorities simultaneously. Knowledge and understanding of general business practices, including accounting and finance. Experience with SAP and proficiency in gathering data from BW (and other sources), summarizing, and draw conclusions needed to make business decisions.

Role Type

Role Type *Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 illness insurance, 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!

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

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.