Operations Program Manager (Onsite)

RTX•Richardson, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Program Operations Manager for our Collins Aerospace Richardson team within Mission Systems. This role requires a thorough leader capable of interfacing at all levels of the organization from key functional teams to the Executive Director level. This position will directly support a Richardson Operations leading manufacturing strategy and execution for active programs released to manufacturing. This role is responsible for making and driving decisions for Manufacturing Strategy, Planning and Execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Manufacturing Operations in the defense industry and must have experience leading New Product Introduction, Develop and implement operations programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives of complex programs. The candidate must have strong working knowledge of proposal development systems, and will be responsible for presenting comprehensive strategies on Manufacturing Plans and how the efforts are proposed to customers. The Candidate will support classified & unclassified programs within a technically diverse portfolio of complex products. 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. This role will be performed Onsite at our Collins Aerospace location in Richardson, TX.

Requirements

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
Wide-ranging Program Leadership / Manufacturing Operations experience
Proven Experience in Transition to Production
Proven Experience developing complex proposals and Basis of Estimate
Self-directed leader capable of executing Change Management and handling ambiguity
Proven Experience in Earned Value Management
Develop Program schedule integration to ensure alignment to Program schedule / contract
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Previously held U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Engineering and/or Operations leadership and experience
Program Leadership or Material Program Management Certification
Earned Value Management Certification
Working knowledge of SAP / PRISM, Rapid Development Tools.
Working knowledge of Pro Pricer or equivalent tools, learning curves, application of rates and costs in government contracting.
Experience supporting fact-finding and negotiations with DCMA and Government customers
Experience with MS Office Suite with expert knowledge of Excel
Six Sigma Qualified or equivalent

Responsibilities

Acts as the primary Operations focal (Program Manager) for all Operations content on production programs that already transition to Operations
Partnering and collaborating with Program Office, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain throughout the product life cycle
Responsible to manage Operations cost and schedule performance for deliveries through strategic development efforts and execution of New Product Introduction processes and procedures
Engage with Engineering and Supply Chain on requirements flow down for Operations and Supply Chain partners
Engage in Program Test and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews to ensure alignment to manufacturing plans and support of factory requirements.
Applies improvement strategies across multiple programs and develops process improvement opportunities to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness
Influence product designs to achieve cost and schedule targets through active support to Design to Cost (DTC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Test (DFT) by understanding cost drivers and how to mitigate them inclusive of test yield, manufacturing yield, scrap rates, etc.
Leading development teams through Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Manufacturing Feasibility Assessments, and coordinating actions/mitigation plans in accordance with AS9145 (APQP)
Provides active support to Supply Chain Management by identifying materials constraints and logistics problem resolution to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations
Directs and coordinates sequencing of work in partnership with Manufacturing, such as build and delivery, to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of operations
Partners with internal customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure customer satisfaction
Ensures quality, cost, schedule, and inventory goals are achieved in a manner consistent with the overall business plan

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
Relocation assistance