Out of Production (OOP) Project Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-CHULA VISTA-B107 ~ 850 Lagoon Dr ~ BLDG 107, Mail Zone 1-C

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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 is seeking an Out of Production (OOP) Project Manager at our Aerostructures headquarters in Chula Vista, CA. This position will support aftermarket needs for legacy and out‑of‑production products. The OOP Project Manager focuses on coordinating and executing aftermarket support activities within a highly cross‑functional environment to ensure the sustained success of OOP programs.

This position is for Project Manager to support nacelle product on Out of Production (OOP) platforms in Aftermarket Technical Services (AMTS). Additionally, they will work closely with aftermarket engineering, product support, quality, contracts, supply chain, MRO operations, to resolve in‑service issues and maintain long‑term product support. The role requires agility, creative problem‑solving, and the ability to navigate challenges such as fleet issue containment, obsolescence, and supplier performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong customer support capabilities, practical project execution experience, and the ability to coordinate tasks and deliverables across multiple functional teams without formal program ownership.

This position works in a primarily onsite capacity.   

Relocation assistance is available.

What You Will Do:

• Execute and coordinate OOP support activities across spares, MRO, technical support

• Work cross‑functionally to resolve in‑service technical issues, address obsolescence, and support fleet containment actions

• Track and manage assigned tasks, deliverables, risk items, and issue closure with contributing functions

• Support communication with customers and suppliers regarding OOP technical issues and continuity of supply

• Collaborate with engineering and aftermarket teams to ensure continuity of support for legacy products

• Identify barriers and help drive cross‑functional resolution using existing processes and resources

• Works with peers in product support and engineering, along with coordination in a matrix organization across operational functions

• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally, when required

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

• Experience leading projects (formal/ informal)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written), and emotional intelligence skills into order to work successfully in a cross functional, multi matrix organization > was in must have moved here

• Ability to manage tasks through completion without formal authority over contributors> was in must have moved here

• Ability to create and present senior level presentations both internally and externally

• Possess Nacelle / Engine component knowledge

• Familiarity with SAP / ERP software

• Familiarity with Teamcenter, SharePoint

• Pr