Program Operations Manager (On - Site)

Program Operations Manager for the ORION Space program to lead cross functional teams responsible for the procurement, assembly test and delivery of hardware.

• Oversees the procurement, manufacturing, test and delivery of end items to the customer
• Manages program deliveries to cost and schedule
• Develops recommendations for cost reduction and process improvement opportunities to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness
• Responsible for and oversees all operations activities and execution of the program
• Facilitates and directs scheduling activities to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of facilities
• Leads materials and logistics problem resolution to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations
• Directs and coordinates sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of resources
• Identifies issues with cell performance and productivity and develops action plans to maximize performance and productivity
• Interfaces with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service
• Routinely present program status and overview to executives and customers
• Oversees production operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management), maintenance, plant engineering, manufacturing, test engineering, scheduling and quality personnel
• Manages and supervises the work of manufacturing production disciplines in the Operations function through a matrix organization
• Ensures quality of hardware requirements is met upon delivery to the customer
• Performs professional or management work regularly across multiple manufacturing disciplines
• Includes activities that cannot be attributed to a defined Operations discipline

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project engineering and or manufacturing cell leadership
  • Lean manufacturing experience
  • Customer experience
  • Microsoft Project Skills
  • Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
  • Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

Mission Systems:

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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
• And more!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year