Associate Director, Chief of Staff - Wheel & Brake Operations (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-06-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HOH99: Field Office - OH Remote Location, Remote City, OH, 43201 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

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 Chief of Staff – WB Operations serves as a strategic partner to the Executive Director of Operations and the broader WB Operations leadership team, driving execution, alignment, and efficiency across key operational support functions. This role plays a critical part in enabling the business to deliver on strategic goals through oversight of initiatives spanning Digital Strategy, Capital Planning (CAPEX), CRIT, Manufacturing Engineering (ME), CORE (Operational Excellence), Materials Planning, and Data Analytics & Reporting.

What You Will Do

• Partner with WB leadership to translate strategy into actionable plans across operations
• Lead cross-functional operational initiatives to ensure delivery of key performance targets
• Drive alignment across business priorities and functional roadmaps

Digital & Operational Transformation

• Oversee and drive execution of the Digital Strategy roadmap, including automation and smart factory initiatives.
• Champion CORE (Continuous Improvement) efforts and embed operational excellence in day-to-day execution.
• Serve as a thought leader on advanced manufacturing technologies and future-state capabilities.

CAPEX & CRIT Oversight

• Manage capital planning process across WB Operations, ensuring alignment to strategic needs and financial guardrails.
• Provide governance, prioritization, and performance tracking of CRIT and infrastructure projects.

Manufacturing Engineering (ME) & Materials Planning

• Partner with ME teams to align resources and technical support to production needs.
• Oversee materials planning effectiveness and inventory strategy to support demand and delivery performance.

Data, Analytics & Reporting

• Lead development and oversight of performance dashboards and operational reporting.
• Translate data into insights and drive accountability around key operational metrics.
• Streamline reporting processes to support leadership visibility and decision-making.

Leadership & Influence

• Act as an integrator across functions, breaking down silos and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
• Serve as an extension of the Executive Director of Operations to manage priorities, support communication, and enable focus on highest-impact work.
• Drive cadence and structure of leadership operating mechanisms (E.G., ops reviews, metric deep dives, strategy sessions)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position
• 10 or more years of experience in project management, operations, or related fields in manufacturing.
• 5 or more years of experience leading large-scale transformation or cost reduction initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in a strategic advisory role to senior leadership
• Strong financial acumen with ability to develop and analyze business cases.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP Certification)
• Proficiency with project management tools and enterprise systems.
• Data analysis and visualization capabilities
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, CORE, etc)
• Exceptional communication skills, with ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
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