Strategic Operations Program Manager — NPI & Producibility

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

3 weeks vacation

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

RTX, a leader in aerospace and defense, seeks an Operations Program Manager (OPM) for the OSS portfolio to influence product design and producibility early in development. The role focuses on minimizing cost and ensuring manufacturability while meeting development commitments.

Collaboration spans Program Office, Engineering, and Operations Manufacturing. The OPM will drive lifecycle management, cost control, and continuous improvement, with occasional travel and a strong manufacturing

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, team building, change management and team leadership experience with minimal supervision.
• Experience in an operations, manufacturing, program, cross-functional, or equivalent environment.
• Existing or ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Operations focal for New Product Introduction, compliant with the RTX Lifecycle Program Management system.
• Participates in Management Reviews from business capture through transition into rate production.
• Establishes review and transition criteria resulting in predictable quality, schedule and cost outcomes.
• Creates and communicates a Project Production Plan and drives adherence to the plan.
• Manages finance and variance analysis of Operations accounts.
• Develops recommendations for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Facilitates program scheduling through PP&C and the integrated schedule.
• Leads materials and logistics issue resolution when related to performance.

Skills

Program management

Operations experience

Cross-functional leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

SAP

Job description

RTX, a leader in aerospace and defense, seeks an Operations Program Manager (OPM) for the OSS portfolio to influence product design and producibility early in development. The role focuses on minimizing cost and ensuring manufacturability while meeting development commitments.

Collaboration spans Program Office, Engineering, and Operations Manufacturing. The OPM will drive lifecycle management, cost control, and continuous improvement, with occasional travel and a strong manufacturing