Lead Project Manager - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted : 2024-02-28

2024-02-28

Country :

United States of America

Location :

HIA32 : Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

Onsite

We have an opportunity for a dynamic lead project manager supporting Advanced Manufacturing. The Advanced Manufacturing team develops and implements state of the art technology to improve production and enable digital connectivity throughout operations.

You will scope projects, develop budgets, create, and execute project plans, and monitor performance in support of our Smart Factory transformation.

You will identify project related problems and recommend solutions.

The ideal candidate will understand product life cycle development processes and manufacturing process development. You will be able to effectively lead high performance teams consistent with Collins Aerospace corporate and Operations Core Values (the How of performance).

Experience with the practical application of Lean Principles and Six Sigma are highly valued.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop and own project plans, schedules, and budgets ensuring adherence to the established project plan, schedule, and budget.
• Perform critical path analysis preparing and implementing work-around plans to ensure the successful completion of projects.
• Guides and communicates job schedule to all project team members and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Conduct meetings, consolidate, and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project(s).
• Monitors performance metrics of projects and develops corrective action plans to address gaps.
• Record and document delays, changes in scope, and any other incidents that impact the scope of work or schedule to ensure smooth project operations.
• Promote the Collins Path and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Reviews and presents plans and progress reports relating to project strategy, progress, and results.
• Travel up to 35%.

EDUCATION REQUIRED :

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws / regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• Self-directed; strong planning and organizational skills, able adapt to changing priorities and assignments while executing.
• Strong peer leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous Program / Project management experience.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE PREFERRED :

• Knowledgeable of aerospace or manufacturing processes, product, and quality requirements. Experience with New Product Introductions is valued.
• Proficiency applying Lean / Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency in MS Project and SAP or similar ERP system
• PMP Certification is valued.

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position is also eligible for our Re-Empower Program.

The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.

Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.

Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at Raytheon Technologies.

Minimum Program Qualifications

To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should :

Be on a career break of one year plus

Have prior experience in functional area of interest

Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

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.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world.

That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed.

And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most.

Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career?

Join our Avionics team 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.