Engineering Business Operations Leader (ONSITE)

RTX•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, 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. We have an exciting new opportunity for an Engineering Business Operations Leader for Strategic Communications within Resilient Connectivity Products. This position leads operations for the Strategic Communications engineering directorate. Strategic Communications includes multiple teams led by managers and/or supervisors across engineering functions. Selected candidate will need to have the ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches, and the ability to communicate and influence executive leadership. You will own the establishment and execution of short- to medium-term operational plans (e.g., less than 1 year to 1-2 years) for the organization.

Requirements

Experience with OurStaff staffing tool and Staffing Center
Experience with establishing or modifying business processes and processes to drive positive results
Familiarity with Earned Value Management
Familiarity with MS Project
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
Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Current Secret clearance is preferred
CORE Trained for driving process improvements
Experience with cost accounting structure and financial systems
EVMS trained and certified

Responsibilities

Define the establishment of tactical and operational plans across engineering functions
Responsible for all levels of Strategic Communications staffing including demand and supply forecasting and actual tracking on a monthly basis
Coordinate with the business on a monthly basis Element of Cost (EOC) vs demand/supply reconciliation so data aligns by program
Partner with key stakeholders, process owners, and subject matter experts to identify engineering processes, systems, tools, and metrics which can be standardized
Lead in the execution of engineering policies and procedures focused on improving processes and systems
Implement robust control and reporting systems to monitor progress of overhead, capital, IRAD and engineering allocation budgets while coordinate that budgeting and scheduling of those engineering directorate and activities
Identify and structure improvement opportunities and projects and advise on and drives the business operations agenda
Lead indirect reporting cross discipline teams focusing on strategic projects to bring value and velocity to engineering
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across departments and business units
Recommend, establish and execute strategic projects, implement new processes, and systems in support of engineering continuous improvement
Review and distributes reports on performance and improvements for engineering
Ensure operational compliance for engineering systems, programs, and facilities
Highly collaborative team player with demonstrated ability to be flexible, diplomatic, persistent, and energetic. Comfortable with ambiguity, open to change and working in a fluid environment

Benefits

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