Senior Program Operations Manager (Onsite)

RTX•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a leader in Multi-domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) Operations. This role will serve as a manufacturing and operations lead for a critical program transitioning to production, (REGI), as well as for other programs related to the REGI franchise. This role is responsible for driving Manufacturing Strategy, Planning and Execution for the sub-portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Manufacturing Operations in the defense industry and must have experience leading New Product Introduction and Transition to Production 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. Position will work primarily onsite at our El Segundo, California location.

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
Experience program production schedules & identifying manufacturing risk & opportunities
Working knowledge of SAP / PRISM or equivalent Material Requirement Planning (MRP) systems
Domestic travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Experience collaborating across functional teams in a robust matrixed environment
Leader capable of influencing change, including shopfloor personnel, internal executive leaders and external customers
Proven Experience in Transition to Production & Manufacturing Plans, including electronics producibility, Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) / Design for Excellence (DfX) and manufacturing cost modeling
Wide-ranging management experience in matrixed program management, including Manufacturing Operations and/or Engineering
Experience leading Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and Production Readiness Reviews
Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and Transition to Production (T2P) in Defense or commercial products
Experience with RTX’s Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) operating system
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 and mastery of Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Proven Experience developing proposals and Basis of Estimates
Proven Experience in Earned Value Management & Certification
Experience in lean manufacturing and Six sigma
Expert knowledge of Excel

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Operations focal for a portfolio of production and new‑development programs, ensuring alignment between Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain throughout the product lifecycle
Lead operational strategy, execution, and performance to meet cost, schedule, quality, and delivery targets for both full‑rate production and development hardware
Partner with Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure effective requirements flow-down and strong producibility, testability, and manufacturability through Design for Excellence (DfX) principles
Drive the execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Transition-to-Production activities, including manufacturing readiness reviews, production planning, and test readiness
Influence product designs to achieve cost, yield, and schedule objectives, including optimization of electronics producibility, test automation, and manufacturing yield
Oversee the development and application of PFMEAs, PPAP, APQP (AS9145), and other operational risk‑reduction tools across multiple programs
Identify and resolve material availability issues in partnership with Supply Chain to ensure smooth factory operations and on-time deliveries
Direct and coordinate sequencing of builds, deliveries, and factory support activities in collaboration with Manufacturing to optimize resource utilization
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve operational efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance process capability across programs
Monitor and manage program operations cost and schedule performance, applying corrective actions and improvement strategies where needed
Serve as a trusted partner to internal customers, ensuring operational needs and customer expectations are met
Support development and growth of cross-functional teams by fostering collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence

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