Sr. Transformation Finance Program Manager (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Program Finance Manager for a hybrid role in Richardson, TX. You will lead financial management, forecasting, labor tracking, and cost control for a major transformation initiative across DT and business units.

You will work with SAP, COBRA, Planview, and Excel to manage forecasts, accruals, and investments, partnering with Project Managers and Finance to optimize costs and performance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and 10+ years of experience (or an Advanced Degree with 7+ years).
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to information under this program/contract.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with COBRA, SAP, Planview, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams is required.

Responsibilities

• Labor tracking and comparison of transformation labor hours to project plans.
• Review weekly labor hours across workstreams and reconcile discrepancies.
• Support labor forecasting and validate charges across cost centers and projects.
• Assign resources and support work center creation during reorganizations.
• Forecasting and financial management, including updating Forecast OTD metrics.
• Enter and maintain workstream forecasts in Planview and reflect priority changes.
• Perform variance analysis and communicate root causes to PMO stakeholders.
• Meet regularly with Finance to review forecasts and take corrective actions.
• Ad hoc reviews of SAP actuals to clear issues before monthly close.
• Track PO status and coordinate with Finance on actions.
• Identify budget changes and cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Labor tracking

Forecasting

Financial mgmt

Variance analysis

Cross‑functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

Planview

COBRA

SAP

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-13

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461

Position Role Type: Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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.

The Collins Aerospace Digital Technology (DT) Program Management Office (PMO) is seeking a Program Finance Manager to lead financial management, forecasting, labor tracking, and cost control for the Transformation initiative, a major enterprise-wide effort focused on modernizing processes, systems, and operating models across Collins Aerospace. The manager will work extensively in systems such as SAP, Cost and Budget Reporting Application (COBRA), Planview, and must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

The Digital Technology Program Management Office is currently searching for a seasoned Program Manager to manage a program to align all strategic and functional business units under one overall governance model. This individual will partner with Collins DT Leaders, Collins functional partners and RTX Enterprise Services.

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

What You Will Do

• Labor Tracking
• Compare transformation labor hours against project plans to ensure accurate time charging.
• Review weekly labor hours for all workstreams and reconcile discrepancies.
• Support labor forecasting and validate charges across cost centers and transformation projects.
• Assign resources to work centers and support work center creation during reorganizations tied to the rollout.
• Forecasting & Financial Management
• Manage and update Forecast On‑Time Delivery (Forecast OTD) metrics for initiatives.
• Enter and maintain workstream-level forecasts in Planview.
• Validate that Planview forecasts reflect current priorities, schedule shifts, and transformation scope changes.
• Perform variance analysis, identify financial or schedule deviations, and partner with Project Managers to determine root cause.
• Report variances and provide clear explanations to DT Finance, PMO stakeholders, and leadership.
• Meet regularly with Finance to review forecasts, actuals, and required corrective actions.
• Perform adhoc reviews of actuals in SAP to resolve issues prior to monthly financial close.
• Support PO tracking for workstreams and coordinate with Finance on PO status and required actions.
• Track budget changes, funding adjustments, and cost‑saving opportunities identified during transformation efforts.
• Prepare accruals—including standard accruals and Project‑Manager‑initiated accruals—and submit to Finance.
• Identify capital versus expense items and prepare Electronic Capital Authorization Requests (eCARs) related to systems, tools, and process modernization investments.
• Set up charge codes and support new project setup activities for workstreams.
• Research project charging issues and resolve discrepancies across DT and business unit stakeholders.
• Process, troubleshoot, and track Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) carts.
• Create project investment summaries and assist Project Managers with cost and schedule variance analysis.
• Work with DT Finance and business units to gather and validate project actuals tied to transformation deliverables.
• Manage daily workload independently using financial and accounting principles to solve operational issues within a fast‑paced transformation environment.

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
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with COBRA, SAP, Planview, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams is required

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!

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.

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.