Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-02-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

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

As a Senior Manager, Operations Platform Lead, you will play a critical leadership role at the center of Collins Aerospace’s ISR & Space Systems mission, supporting high-visibility NASA and DoD programs from early requirements planning through manufacturing, test, and final delivery. This role serves as the operational backbone of assigned programs—ensuring procurement, manufacturing execution, acceptance testing, and shipment activities are flawlessly aligned to customer commitments for safety, quality, cost, and schedule. You’ll operate as a trusted partner to Program Managers and customers alike, providing clear visibility into delivery status while leading cross-functional teams through complex, fast-moving program demands.

In this highly collaborative, onsite role in Windsor Locks, CT or Rockford, IL, you will lead and mentor a team of Program Operations Managers (POMs) while driving execution through a matrixed organization spanning manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and finance. You’ll own material and manpower planning, cost account management, earned value performance, and proposal estimates—using data-driven insights and leading/lagging metrics to proactively identify risks and implement corrective actions. Success in this role requires strong operational judgment, the ability to influence across disciplines, and a leadership style that balances strategic planning with hands-on execution. If you thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment and are energized by delivering mission-critical hardware to some of the world’s most demanding customers, this role offers both impact and visibility at the highest levels of the organization.

This is an ONSITE position that is in Windsor Locks, CT, or Rockford, IL.

What You Will Do:

• Lead a team of operations POMs to drive program deliverables that ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule are met upon delivery to the customer
• Accountable for and oversees all program operations activities and execution of the program within the platform through a matrix structure
• Responsible for effective utilization of assigned manpower resources to ensure adequate and prompt support of program needs
• Accountable for material procurements and end item on time completion to meet contracted dates
• In charge of on time completion and accuracy of proposal labor and material Basis of Estimates for Operations related work
• Effective and accurate Cost Account Management of assigned program budget
• Ensure effective communication (written and oral) via status reports to program, customer and functional management in accordance with program communication plan and processes methodologies
• Drive use of leading/lagging metrics in the monitoring of progress against plan and evaluation of root cause and implementation of corrective actions in support of a continuous improvement culture
• Strategic planning of manpower and material to support factory level loading and tactical planning daily to maximize labor and equipment utilization
• Facilitates and directs scheduling activities to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of facilities as required
• Will require frequent interface with various customers and will be the Operations point of contact for assigned programs in program status meetings with executives and customers
• Entails a candidate with strong leadership skills and the ability to convey effective direction using strong written and verbal skills
• Mentors and coaches team members while performing professional and management work regularly across multiple manufacturing disciplines
• Expected travel 10%

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
• Previous experience leading and developing teams
• Previous aerospace manufacturing exposure or experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience in an operations organization or in interfacing with operations organization on a recurring basis
• Experience in aerospace industry
• Experience in financial, manufacturing, material planning, Earned Value Management (cost account management)
• Strong analytical skills required for accurate material and manufacturing planning Systems (EVMS) and government programs are key traits
• Familiar with SAP/ Solumina or other MRP systems
• Experience driving Continuous Improvement projects - CORE, 6 Sigma and other Lean Manufacturing processes
• Experience in Microsoft Project/Scheduling
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or Technology

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.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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