Sr Manager Lean Transformation CORE
RTXAbout the role
Date Posted:
2026-05-29Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108Position Role Type:
RemoteU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAt RTX, the world's 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.
This leader serves as Associate Director, Lean Transformation CORE / CI. This role is engaged in the enterprise deployment, governance, and advancement of the CORE operating system across 250+ sites globally and 80,000 employees, including all Collins Top 32 sites. This leader directly engages with Operations Site leaders and teams across the global enterprise in creating the next level of Operations performance. Acting as the enterprise face of CORE Lean Transformation for Site continuous improvement (one of the 4 CORE pillars), the Associate Director partners closely with Collins Site Leadership Teams to embed Continuous Improvement, Lean, and Agile methodologies, elevate CORE maturity, and align business systems, processes, and behaviors into a cohesive, high-performance operating model.
What You Will Do:
Own the Execution of the CORE Lean Transformation strategy and multi-year roadmaps, aligned with OLT priorities to the chosen sites for Lean Transformation
Execute a multi-year CORE resource, capability and budget plan to support Collins Lean Transformation sites and operational domains.
Translate enterprise strategy into actionable plans deployed across all SBUs and sites.
Champion CORE maturity advancement, certification standards, and policy deployment for all operational Collins Sites
Partner with Collins Site leadership to address systemic operational challenges and deliver scalable, innovative solutions.
Lead enterprise-level CI engagements to eliminate waste, improve flow, and deliver measurable performance improvements.
Support enterprise forums and mechanisms to share Lean Transformation best practices, standard work, and success stories across the organization.
Conduct CORE (Collins Aerospace Lean Manufacturing Operating System) assessment validations, ensuring consistency with Collin’s norms.
Facilitate creation and execution of the multi-year Lean Transformation plan
Mentor and develop a team of CI leaders and practitioners, building bench strength and future CORE leadership capability.
Must be willing and able to travel 50% of the time (domestic & international)
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
2+ years’ experience with effective change management and Lean Transformational deployments
Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior leaders within complex, matrixed organizations.
Qualifications We Prefer
Advanced CORE certification (Professional / Expert), or active progress towards.
Experience with CI, operational excellence, and enterprise Lean Transformation.
Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization, including influencing behaviors and change management
Experience leading large-scale, global operating system deployments across multi-site organizations and SBUs.
What We Offer:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
•Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retiremen
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