Associate Director, Operations Program Manager (onsite)

Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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. 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. We are seeking a Operations Program Manager who will directly support the Program Management Office (PMO) in leading manufacturing strategy for programs in development. This candidate will be interfacing with all levels of the organization from key functional team to the Executive Director level. The candidate will support classified & unclassified programs within a technically challenging portfolio of complex products. This role is responsible of making strategic decisions for Manufacturing/Test Plan, Facilities and Internal Investments to support the Program’s Long-Range Plan (LRP). This function aligns the Program objectives with the Secondary Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) vision. They will be responsible and accountable for successful execution of all Operations tasks that occur within the Program.

Operations Focal point for the PMO across all factories to meet execution goals and contractual requirements (via cross functional partnering with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Facilities, Security, & Digital Technology). Partner with Program Managers in strategic contract shaping & execution. Ensure On-Time Delivery of all customer commitments. Drive transition to production activities to prepare the factory for the next franchise set of programs. Lead Front End of the Business (FEOTB) activities including Contract requirements review, BOM development, MRP Requirements planning, Manufacturing execution plan development, and Make/Buy/Where strategy and execution. Lead multi-functional teams in problem resolution and driving productivity improvement and efficiencies through HPU, Lead Time, Cycle Time, and other improvement initiatives using CORE Six Sigma, lean practices, and similar analytical improvement methods and