Program Operations Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-08-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 ISR & Space Systems business is looking for a Program Operations Manager at their Rockford, IL location. This business has contributed to significant advances in ground, air, space and imaging technology for over 85 years.  Our passion for supporting the Warfighter and their mission demands excellence in everything we do, from the talent we recruit to the highly-engineered systems we deliver. We value people, integrity, ideas and imaging technology for over 85 years.  Our passion for supporting the Warfighter and their mission demands excellence in everything we do, from the talent we recruit to the highly-engineered systems we deliver. We value people, integrity, ideas and performance. 

Position will work primarily onsite. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

What You Will Do

• Ability to proactively mange project/program schedule and budget and mitigate risks
• Ability to collaborate and manage cross functional teams to hit required contractual and project deadlines
• Ability to manage product lines remote from physical work location
• Ability to review and determine required policies and procedures that are required to be followed to execute internal projects/programs
• Accountable for material procurement and end item on time completion to meet contracted dates
• Effective and accurate Cost Account Management of assigned project budget
• Ensure effective communication (written and oral) via status reports to program, customer and functional management in accordance with program communication plan and processes
• 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
• Will require frequent interface with various customers and senior leaders
• Entails a candidate with strong leadership skills and the ability to convey effective direction using strong written and verbal skills.
• Expected travel 25%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience 
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience in an Operations organization or in interfacing with Operations organization on a recurring basis
• Robust verbal and written communication skills and be a self-starter able to operate independently with no oversight
• Experience in financial, manufacturing, material planning, Earned Value Management
• Strong analytical skills required for accurate material and manufacturing planning Systems (EVMS) and government programs are key traits
• Familiar with SAP or other MRP systems
• Drive Continuous Improvement projects - CORE, 6 Sigma and other Lean Manufacturing processes
• Proactive mindset with ability to strategically mitigate risk and find opportunities

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