Project Manager - Aftermarket (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead repair capability deployment projects within the Aftermarket Services business. The role entails planning, budgeting, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver capital equipment deployments and related programs.

You will drive cost and schedule performance and collaborate with Engineering, Finance, and Operations to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Works on multiple and complex technical assignments that require expertise in resource management, risk management, and project management.
• 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.
• Researches, prepares, and processes eCARs for new or replacement equipment and capabilities.
• Develops project plans specifying charter, scope, schedule, cost, resources, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Matrixed leadership

Cross-functional teams

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-153 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 153

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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.

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