Senior Operations Program Manager (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace, Richardson, TX, United States
Position Overview
Senior Program Operations Manager – Richardson, TX.
Location
US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461.
Security Clearance
U.S. citizenship required; active L clearance required after day 1.
Responsibilities
Act as the primary Operations focal for all Operations content on production programs that have transitioned to Operations.
Partner and collaborate with Program Office, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain throughout the product life cycle.
Manage Operations cost and schedule performance for deliveries through strategic development efforts and execution of New Product Introduction processes.
Engage with Engineering and Supply Chain on requirements flow‑down for Operations and Supply Chain partners.
Participate in Program Test and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews to ensure alignment with manufacturing plans and factory requirements.
Apply improvement strategies across multiple programs and develop process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Influence product designs to achieve cost and schedule targets through Design to Cost (DTC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Test (DFT), understanding and mitigating cost drivers such as test and manufacturing yield, scrap rates, etc.
Lead development teams through Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Manufacturing Feasibility Assessments, and coordinate actions/mitigation plans per AS9145 (APQP).
Provide active support to Supply Chain Management by identifying material constraints and resolving logistics issues to ensure material availability and seamless operations.
Direct and coordinate sequencing of work in partnership with Manufacturing, including build and delivery operations.
Partner with internal customers to understand their needs and issues and ensure customer satisfaction.
Ensure quality, cost, schedule, and inventory goals are achieved in line with the overall business plan.
Required Qualifications
University degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and minimum 7 years of experience.
Wide‑ranging program leadership and 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 and contract.
Preferred Qualifications
Previously held U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Engineering and/or operations leadership experience.
Program leadership or material program management certification.
Earned value management certification.
Experience with Raytheon processes and systems such as STAGES, IPDS, PDM, CORE/R6S, SAP/PRISM, and Rapid Development Tools.
Working knowledge of Pro Pricing or equivalent tools, learning curves, and application of rates and costs in government contracting.
Experience supporting fact‑finding and negotiations with DCMA and government customers.
Expert knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Six Sigma qualification or equivalent.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional additional coverages (pet, home, auto, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection).
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits and second‑opinion program.
Child and elder care services.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Senior Program Operations Manager – Richardson, TX.
Location
US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461.
Security Clearance
U.S. citizenship required; active L clearance required after day 1.
Responsibilities
Act as the primary Operations focal for all Operations content on production programs that have transitioned to Operations.
Partner and collaborate with Program Office, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain throughout the product life cycle.
Manage Operations cost and schedule performance for deliveries through strategic development efforts and execution of New Product Introduction processes.
Engage with Engineering and Supply Chain on requirements flow‑down for Operations and Supply Chain partners.
Participate in Program Test and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews to ensure alignment with manufacturing plans and factory requirements.
Apply improvement strategies across multiple programs and develop process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Influence product designs to achieve cost and schedule targets through Design to Cost (DTC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Test (DFT), understanding and mitigating cost drivers such as test and manufacturing yield, scrap rates, etc.
Lead development teams through Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Manufacturing Feasibility Assessments, and coordinate actions/mitigation plans per AS9145 (APQP).
Provide active support to Supply Chain Management by identifying material constraints and resolving logistics issues to ensure material availability and seamless operations.
Direct and coordinate sequencing of work in partnership with Manufacturing, including build and delivery operations.
Partner with internal customers to understand their needs and issues and ensure customer satisfaction.
Ensure quality, cost, schedule, and inventory goals are achieved in line with the overall business plan.
Required Qualifications
University degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and minimum 7 years of experience.
Wide‑ranging program leadership and 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 and contract.
Preferred Qualifications
Previously held U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Engineering and/or operations leadership experience.
Program leadership or material program management certification.
Earned value management certification.
Experience with Raytheon processes and systems such as STAGES, IPDS, PDM, CORE/R6S, SAP/PRISM, and Rapid Development Tools.
Working knowledge of Pro Pricing or equivalent tools, learning curves, and application of rates and costs in government contracting.
Experience supporting fact‑finding and negotiations with DCMA and government customers.
Expert knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Six Sigma qualification or equivalent.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional additional coverages (pet, home, auto, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection).
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits and second‑opinion program.
Child and elder care services.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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