Senior Manager DT Engagement and Technical Development (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a senior leader to drive Digital Technology engagement, learning, and knowledge management across the DT function. You will partner with the DT Fellows, HR, and leadership to strengthen development programs and translate corporate activity into practical learning experiences.

You will influence stakeholders across Collins and RTX, manage DT TechTracks, and lead engagement strategies for rotational and intern programs.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels including executives.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and influence multiple stakeholders across Collins and RTX.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to DT leadership and senior executives.
• Lead technical learning and knowledge management initiatives with DT Fellows, HR, and program offices.
• Coordinate and develop DT TechTracks programs and oversee cohort events and milestones.
• Partnership with DT Steering Committee, HR and other talent leads to build discipline health and retention strategies.
• Drive engagement programs for rotational and DT-specific intern programming.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Date Posted

2026-11-12

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Hybrid

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

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.

Want to make an impact on the Digital Technology (DT) organization. Look no further! We are seeking a talented individual to lead a variety of initiatives to enhance employee engagement, technical learning and knowledge management capabilities within the function.

Employee engagement runs through the heart of our DT organization. This role will be responsible for partnering with the DT Change Management and Training Office, DT Fellows, and HR Team to strengthen our technical development programming as well as the overall development and execution of DT employee facing engagements. You will bring forward best practices and actions that enhance, complement and/or amplify corporate activity to enhance our technical learning and knowledge management capabilities within the function.

To be successful in this position you must be able to communicate with the CDO and DT Executive leadership team as well as influence and partner effectively with all other stakeholders across the organization.

• This is a hybrid position, at one of Collins major facilities**

What You Will Do

• Act as a strategic advisor.
• Technical learning and knowledge management. Responsible for activities including but not limited to:
• Partner with and support Fellows, Program office and HR team on technical learning and knowledge management initiatives such as:
• CATU
• Communities of Practice
• Digital discipline health
• Lead the ongoing coordination and development of the DT Techtracks Program.
• Program manage the DT TechTracks cohort, serve as the primary point of contact, and organize events, which includes learning, networking, and graduation events
• Support the DT TechTracks Steering Committee, including delivering clear program needs, driving decisions, and gaining support for improvements.
• Partner with the DT Steering Committee, HR, and other technical talent program leads to build strategies related to discipline health, retention, partnerships and more.
• Partnership with DT Fellows, program recruitment; training & development.
• Coordinating work experience, graduation; program status reports/presentations to senior leadership; program enhancements
• Provide support and partnership to the DT team leading discipline related initiatives.
• Leverage and amplify best practice from across the broader organization.
• Engagement strategy for rotational programs
• DT specific intern programming
• Lead & support programs
• Lead Employee Engagement activities for the DT organization, including guidance for the DT employee Council and the DT Change Network
• Any other reasonable requirements

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position .(U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder).
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate effectively on all levels across the organization including with Executive leadership.
• To be successful in this role you must be able to work across a matrix style environment and be able to influence others. This role will require partnership with the Program Office, HR function, Fellows, DT Chief of Staff, Communications, and other stakeholders across Collins and RTX.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with creation of learning and development curricula and program coordination.
• Project Management.

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!

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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 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.