Operations Programs Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-11-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-FAIRFIELD-3530 ~ 3530 Branscombe Rd ~ BRANSCOMBE Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Operations Product Manager (OPM) is responsible for ensuring predictable execution performance across an assigned Line Replaceable Unit (LRU), Line of Balance (LoB), or program segment. Operating within the RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework, the OPM serves as the central operations integrator, driving readiness, risk mitigation, recovery planning, and cross‑functional execution alignment. This role does not perform day‑to‑day production dispatching or direct shop‑floor supervision. Instead, the OPM works through Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management teams to ensure that commitments for quality, schedule, cost, and operational performance are consistently met.The OPM works with limited oversight, influences decisions in a matrixed environment, and provides critical execution inputs to financial forecasts, capacity plans, and customer commitments. What You Will Do Execution Ownership & Integrated Planning Translate demand, build priorities, and recovery actions into integrated execution plans for the assigned LRU/LoB. Maintain visibility of execution status, risks, material constraints, and readiness gaps. Coordinate build readiness, production milestones, and flow of work across operations and supporting functions. Support NPI, build transition, and manufacturing readiness activities as required. Cross‑Functional Coordination & Issue Resolution Drive cross-functional action tracking with clear ownership, due dates, and closure discipline. Identify and escalate risks impacting delivery, cost, capacity, or quality; develop recovery plans where needed. Partner with Supply Chain, SIOP, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management to resolve barriers to execution. Ensure consistency of operational data feeding Tier governance, program reviews, and leadership updates. Operational Intelligence & Decision Support Provide execution-driven inputs into SIOP, capacity planning, and LE/EAC financial processes. Ensure accuracy of operational KPIs reported to the GM IPT and site leadership. Develop decision-ready escalation packages outlining impacts, options, and recommendations. Participate in program reviews, Tier meetings, and cross-functional leadership forums. What You Will Not Do Directly supervise production teams (Cell Supervisors, Coordinators, etc.) Perform transactional scheduling, expediting, dispatching, or shop floor coordination Own site functional performance metrics (Quality, SC, Manufacturing) Make cross‑LRU or GM-level final tradeoff decisions (supports escalation, does not own decisions) Qualifications You Must Have Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience OR Advanced degree and 5+ years of experience OR in absence of a degree, 12+ years of relevant Operations experience Experience in manufactur…

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