Sr. Manager Operations Excellence (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-05-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC01: UTAS Headquarters (HS) 2730 West Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC, 28217 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

The role of a Data-Driven Adoption and Change Management Lead within an Operations Excellence Organization—encompassing factory analytics, advanced manufacturing, and business systems—requires a multifaceted skill set. This includes expertise in digital transformation, data analytics, process optimization, and organizational change management. Below is a comprehensive job requisition description based on industry standards and current best practices.

We are seeking a strategic leader to drive the adoption of data-centric solutions and lead change management initiatives across our Operations Excellence Organization in Mission Systems. This role will focus on integrating advanced analytics, smart manufacturing technologies, and business systems to enhance factory performance, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies, including stakeholder assessment, communication plans, leadership alignment, and end-user training
• Facilitate organizational transformation by fostering a culture that embraces operations excellence (tools, technology & process) and data-driven decision-making.
• Provide coaching and support to front-line managers and supervisors to navigate transitions and ensure successful adoption of new tools, technology and/or process.
• Monitor and report on adoption metrics, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of process improvements and monitor operational performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DT, Enterprise Operations, Site Operations to ensure alignment between Mission 5 Year roadmaps and enterprise prioritization.
• Serve as a change agent, leading by influence to foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the organization
• Engage with executive leadership to provide updates on progress, challenges, and successes related to operations excellence and change management initiatives.
• Travel up to 25% to visit key sites.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here:  https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Minimum of 7-10 years in manufacturing, process improvement, or operations management.
• Agile Project Management, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Proficiency in Advanced Manufacturing, data analytics tools (Databricks, Tableau), ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and Jira
• Strong understanding of Change Management and Organizational effectiveness, advanced manufacturing technologies, analytics & lean.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

 
*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role

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. 

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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.

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