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Associate Director - Operations Excellence – Region 1 (Remote)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • University degree required with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience, or 16 years of relevant experience in the absence of a degree
  • 10+ years of operations experience
  • Demonstrated success in senior-level leadership, planning and forecasting
  • Executive-level communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and drive Operational Excellence for Collins Aerospace Avionics Region 1, including meeting or exceeding regional goals for quality, cost, schedule, and cash flow
  • Represent the Regional Leader as the operations-facing focal point for the VP of Ops and/or VP-GM of Vision Sensing Systems, as needed, and support long-range planning and annual operating planning (AOP)
  • Develop and guide strategies to continuously improve site efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and overall performance; ensure a continuously improving Environmental, Health and Safety program and compliance with Corporate Policies and Procedures
  • Foster organizational development through mentoring and coaching of site leadership; assemble recurring deliverables (e.g., monthly OA materials); perform Chief of Staff responsibilities as requested; travel approximately 25%

About the company

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Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation. Our engines help connect people, grow economies and defend freedom. Our customers depend on us to get where they’re going and back again.

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Job description

Date Posted:

2026-01-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

The Operational Excellence role for Avionics Operations Region 1 requires a recognized expert in Business and Operations processes who can lead strategic planning efforts and develop new growth strategies. Leadership through influence and demonstrated project management expertise are essential for success in this position. This is a pivotal role in the success of Region 1 Avionics Operations. Deep cross functional networks, or the ability to establish strong networks in the Program Office, Supply Chain, and Quality are critical for driving Region 1 Avionics Operations success.  

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

  • Facilitate meeting and exceeding all Operations and Strategic Business Unit goals for the region, including quality, cost, schedule, and cash flow 

  • Represent the Regional Leader as the operations facing focal point for the VP of Ops and/or VP-GM of Vision & Sensing Systems, as needed 

  • Drive Operational Excellence Avionics Operations for Region 1. This includes: 

  • Support all Operations and region facing needs/requests 

  • Represent Operations and region for long range and annual operating planning (AOP) 

  • Partner with Operations Excellence peers on improvement initiatives and standardization of practices 

  • Provide awareness/updates on Operations and region initiatives 

  • Develop and guide the implementation of strategies to continuously improve and enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and overall performance of the sites within the region 

  • Ensure all sites maintain a continuously improving Environmental, Health and Safety program 

  • Ensure all sites maintain compliance with the Corporate Policies and Procedures, including all ethics and code of conduct policies 

  • Facilitate organizational development programs across sites including mentoring and coaching of the site leadership teams and their organizations 

  • Create and foster a team-oriented, accountable environment 

  • Implement and execute strategies to continuously improve and enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and overall performance of the sites within the region 

  • Assemble recurring deliverables (i.e. monthly OA materials) for region and Operations 

  • Provide other Chief of Staff responsibilities upon request 

  • Travel approximately 25% (dependent on candidate home location) 

 

QUALIFICTAIONS YOU MUST HAVE: 

  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience.  

  • 10+ years of Operations experience. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER: 

  • Demonstrated success in senior level leadership, planning and forecasting.  

  • Executive level communication and presentation skills.   

  • Experience with and understanding of RLPM. 

  • Varied professional background to support network and influence capability. 

  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and leaders within a complex and sometimes ambiguous matrix organization. 

 

WHAT WE OFFER 

 

BENEFITS  

 

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!   

 

Learn More & Apply Now!  

 

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.  

 

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today. 

 

Remote: We prefer a candidate located in Iowa | Minnesota | North Carolina. Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.  This position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 

 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again 

 

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

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