Associate Director, Operations New Product Introduction (Hybrid)

Associate Director, New Product Introduction (NPI)

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. We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Associate Director, New Product Introduction (NPI) for the Connected Battlespace Emerging Capabilities portfolio within Mission Systems. This role will directly manage a team of Operations Program Managers (OPMs), serving as the voice of operations from design concept to initial production. Through the RTX Lifecycle Management framework, the NPI team provides operational support and subject matter expertise to facilitate smoother transitions into the production environment. This role will collaborate closely with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to solve problems and drive operational decisions that foster program success. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a track record of delivering results in complex environments, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is a hybrid role working at Cedar Rapids Main facility 3 days onsite or as business needs dictate.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for executing programs from concept through initial production
• Set clear performance expectations, provide regular coaching and feedback, and support career development for team members
• Promote a culture of trust, accountability, and operational excellence
• Ensure adequate resourcing; manage staffing plans and succession planning
• Ensure timely execution of key operational deliverables such as site selection, manufacturing readiness, sourcing strategies, long-lead planning, and risk management
• Partner with designengineering to ensure early operations engagement to maximize producibility
• Oversee capital funding execution for the portfolio including equipmentand infrastructure investments
• Track and report capital expenditures; ensure alignment with budget and program schedules

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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 missionswhatever 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 customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

The salary range for this role is $147,000 - $295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education / training, and key skills. 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. 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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.