Operation Product Manager (onsite)

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-BB ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ BUTLER BLDG

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 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 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. We are seeking a highly driven and execution‑focused Operations Product Manager to lead operational performance for complex products across the Mission Systems value stream. This leader will serve as the primary operations focal for assigned products ensuring alignment between Program Management, Factory Leadership, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and customers to deliver high‑quality hardware on cost and on schedule. This role requires deep operations expertise, strong cross-functional leadership, and the ability to drive disciplined factory execution throughout all phases of the RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework from development through sustainment. This individual will either sit onsite at our Collins locations in Rockford, IL, Phoenix, AZ or Coralville, IA.

Act as the central operations point of contact to oversee end‑to‑end execution, enabling predictable cost, schedule, and quality performance. Lead cross-functional teams to proactively identify risks, drive root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions using CORE methodologies. Influence decision‑making across Program Management, Factory Operations, Engineering, Production Control, Quality, Supply Chain, and customer partners. Ensure factory readiness and seamless execution of production plans, including coordination of build/test flows, tooling/methods maturity, and resource capacity. Lead the team toward resolution of manufacturing issues to maintain cost and schedule on plan. Serve as CAM for assigned operations cost accounts, responsible for budget planning, tracking, EAC development, variance analysis, and forecasting. Support gate reviews, milestone readiness, and integration of program-level IMS content.• Monitor internal and external OTD performance, escalate risks, and lead recovery actions. Must be willing and able to travel 25-50% of the time 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  3+ years prior experience in operations or manufacturing 3+ years experience in program or project management Experience with SAP or other MRP systems Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization including executives and external customers   Qualifications We Prefer: Experience leading or supporting factory execution for complex products (development through sustainment).• Strong proficiency in MS Project and MS Office Suite.• Training or certifications in CORE Champion, Lean, Six Sigma, or EVMS. Experience in