Principal Specialist, Global Strategic Sourcing Work Transfer Project Manager (remote)

Date Posted:

2025-10-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC99: Field Office - NC Remote Location, Remote City, NC, 27601 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.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:

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.

Machining Commodity is seeking an energetic and proactive individual to lead and support strategic sourcing and commodity management activities to support overall sourcing and business objectives. The individual will work closely with transitions and execution teams as well as closely interact with key stakeholders such as Business Unit Cost Leads, Engineering, Quality, Special Process, Supplier Performance, Contracts, Compliance, Regional Offices and Suppliers.

What You Will Do:

• Lead strategic transitions of machined parts to both domestic and international suppliers in the traditional and SBU-specific Work Transfer processes

• Ensure use and compliance to COL-PRO-0008 (Collins work transfer policy)

• Establish priorities and ensure timely execution of concurrent multiple projects

• Serve as key point of contact with Supply Chain Management Cost Team, Business Units, Engineering, Quality, Special Process, Supplier Performance, Contracts, Compliance, Regional Offices and Suppliers

• Present and provide project updates to all levels of the organization

• Lead resolution of project setbacks including identifying alternate solutions, internal Collins escalation, interfacing with suppliers, etc.

• Support teleconferences during off-hours due to time zone difference with suppliers in region

• Help develop Part Family Strategy for Machining during the annual commodity and strategy process

• Closely support the annual standard change process and participate in PPV reviews

• Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 

• 2+ years Project/Program Management Experience

• Experience with Microsoft Excel using the tool to efficiently review, organize, and analyze data (Pivot Tables, formulas, V-LOOKUP)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with SharePoint, Tableau, SAP and Microsoft Office

• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization

• Process design and governance (standard work)

• Ability to deliver on customer commitments

• Experience being an integrator across multiple teams, business segments, and sites

• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications

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  

•Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 

•Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  

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