Operations Product Manager (Onsite)

Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-307 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 307

 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. As the Operations Product Manager – Customer Focal to serve as the primary operational interface for key customer product lines. In this role, you will ensure strong alignment between customer expectations and factory execution, driving performance across cost, quality, schedule, and delivery. This position is based in Melbourne, FL.

Act as the primary operations liaison to General Managers and product leadership, owning operational commitments and ensuring alignment across customer, program, and business objectives. Integrate and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure operational plans are realistic, executable, and aligned with factory capabilities. Drive operational readiness and execution by prioritizing tasks, maintaining visibility of risks and actions, and coordinating across functional areas. Communicate clearly and consistently with customers and internal stakeholders regarding manufacturing plans, performance, risks, and mitigation strategies. Lead operational status updates, reviews, and readouts for assigned products, providing accurate representation of factory performance and timely escalation of issues. Support capacity planning, staffing models, and resource allocation decisions to ensure readiness to meet operational commitments. Partner with Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Engineering to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive corrective actions. Translate customer priorities into executable factory actions and timelines. Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and production transitions to ensure seamless integration into operations. Drive problem-solving efforts and resolve issues impacting product flow, material availability, or quality performance. Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with RTX operational excellence principles.

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 or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.  5+ years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment Qualifications We Prefer:   Experience conducting PFMEA’s, DFMEA’s.  Proficient in power point presentations, excel, SAP.  Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with