Work Transfer Project Manager (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-04-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

This position is for a project management professional with a strong background in manufacturing and operational environments, who will be responsible for supporting complex work transfer initiatives. The role emphasizes disciplined project planning, proactive risk identification and mitigation, and the ability to effectively facilitate and informally lead cross-functional teams through key planning, execution, and work transfer events. 

The successful candidate will develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, and budgets while driving alignment across engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and leadership teams. This role requires comfort leading without direct authority, navigating ambiguity, and translating technical and operational inputs into clear, actionable plans. The project manager will anticipate challenges, manage dependencies and critical paths, and ensure risks are actively tracked and mitigated throughout execution. 

Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) is necessary to monitor project performance and proactively manage cost and schedule risk. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, solutions-oriented leader with strong operational awareness, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to driving outcomes in fast-paced manufacturing environments. 

What Will You Do:

• Develops project plans, schedules, and budgets, making necessary adjustments to ensure adherence to project objectives. 

• Documents and communicates delays, changes in scope, and any other incidents that impact the scope of work or schedule. 

• Develops project budget and pursues all cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability. 

• Performs critical path analysis and implements work-around plans to ensure successful project completion. 

• Implements Earned Value Management (EVM) practices to measure project performance and analyze variances against cost and schedule baselines, including Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI). 

• Leads meetings and presents consolidated plans, status reports, and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project(s) to key stakeholders including senior leadership. 

• Identifies and reacts to project problems and recommends solutions, such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications. 

• Oversees and manages the lifecycle and operational aspects of projects, and liaises between project management and planning, project team, quality, and line management. 

• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives. 

• Regularly interacts and interfaces with customers. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

• Experience or prior ownership of leading programs/projects or people.

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Strong knowledge and practical application of Earned Value Management (EVM). 

• PMP certification is a plus. 

• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and project stakeholders. 

• Background in manufacturing and/or operations, with an understanding of production processes and operational workflows. 

• Highly collaborative individual with the ability to navigate crucial conversations, resolve conflicts, and foster a solution-driven work environment. 

• MS office proficiency utilizing MS Project, Power Point, and Excel. 

• Working knowledge of SAP. 

What We Offer:

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!  

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: 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. 

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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