Director - Digital Transformation, Interiors

Date Posted:

2025-09-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMO99: Field Office - MO Remote Location, Remote City, MO, 65043 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

We are seeking an experienced and driven program manager to lead our digital transformation initiatives within Collins Aerospace. This high-visibility leadership role develops and executes multi-year strategies, overseeing complex ERP, PLM, MES, and software edge system implementations and upgrades. The Digital Transformation Lead will spearhead cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of business systems and readiness for S4 HANA implementation. The candidate will be a proactive change agent with proven expertise in program management, software deployment, and aerospace business operations. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the preparation and readiness of multiple business systems for S4 HANA migration, including ERP, MES, and PLM.

• Manage end-to-end project execution for multi-site ERP, PLM, MES, and edge applications, ensuring scope, budget, and timeline are met.

• Oversee various system upgrades and installations, coordinating cross-functional teams for seamless integration.

• Develop, implement, and manage detailed program plans, using tools like IMS, EVMS, milestone management, and risk management.

• Act as the primary liaison between Digital Technology teams, business stakeholders, and leadership, consolidating progress reports and strategies.

• Drive organizational change, facilitate policy updates, and ensure stakeholder buy-in.

• Monitor project risks, address issues proactively, and escalate as necessary.

• Provide strategic guidance and contribute to decision-making processes at the executive level.

• Lead and develop a team, including direct and dotted-line reporting, fostering collaboration and accountability.

• Participate actively in SAP advisory and transformation boards.

• Collaborate closely with the Transformation team and executive leaders to develop achievable project plans.

• Manage a team of approximately 50 members, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

• Lead cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders.

• Serve as the key customer liaison for project specifications and progress updates.

• Participate in strategic decision-making, governance, and the development of a long-term deployment roadmap.

• Ensure preparedness activities such as data cleansing, change management, testing, and hyper-care support.

Qualifications You MUST Have:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience

• ERP implementation background, with solid understanding of aerospace operations.

• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and facilitate organizational buy-in.

• Experience in developing and managing budgets aligned with business strategic plans.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Hands-on experience with ERP system implementations, especially SAP.

• Strong knowledge of business processes related to Opportunity-to-Cash, Record-to-Report, Source-to-Pay, and Plan-to-Sustain.

• Skilled in program management tools: IMS, EVMS, milestone tracking, risk management, and executive communication.

• Demonstrated success leading large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Relevant experience with aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements.

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