Senior Manager - Configuration Management (Hybrid)

RTX • Rockford, IL

9h • 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.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees