Senior Manager - Configuration Management (Hybrid)

RTX•Rockford, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Senior Manager to guide our Configuration Management team in Rockford, a leader who thrives on making processes smoother, supporting engineers, and turning change requests into real results. In this role, you won’t just oversee operations; you’ll identify opportunities to improve systems, optimize workflows, and help the team perform at its best. If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, making an impact, and shaping how work gets done, this is the role for you.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

knowledge of the engineering design process and its application in product development.
Demonstrated experience in Configuration Management, including maintaining and controlling engineering documentation and data.
Experience in Change and Release Management, with a proven ability to manage change requests through implementation.
Proven leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and developing employees to achieve both individual and team goals.

Responsibilities

Leads project planning and execution activities to integrate technical work across teams and deliver organizational objectives.
Implements SIOP proposals, reports, and findings to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement.
Creates, maintains, and interprets reports; provides secondary approval for expenditures; enforces company policies; and makes initial decisions regarding the purchase of materials and services based on spending requirements.
Provides technical guidance and configuration management oversight to engineering teams for a variety of tasks.
Leads the development of business and strategic planning processes that define long-term organizational direction, growth and operational efficiency.
Guides the establishment of short- and long-term organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and formatting of configuration data and design changes to ensure accuracy and usability.
Ensures that configuration-controlled drawings, reports, and engineering documentation are complete, accurate, and compliant with standards.
Manages contract labor purchase orders, ensuring alignment with project needs and budget requirements.
Oversees outsourced records storage and retrieval services, including performing audits of configuration-controlled documentation.
Collaborates with the Digital Technology Group to drive key system process improvements.
Partners with drafting to meet customer requirements for timely and accurate change request implementation.