Sr. Manager, Engineering - Program Chief, Oxygen & PSU (Onsite)

Program Chief

Our Collins Aerospace facility in Lenexa, KS is seeking a dynamic and strategic Program Chief to lead sustaining activities for Oxygen and Passenger Service Unit (PSU) systems at Collins Aerospace. This people manager role is critical in driving the development and execution of long-term support strategies, ensuring technical excellence and seamless customer alignment. Reporting directly to the Oxygen and PSU Senior Program Chief, you'll oversee all aspects of sustaining programstechnical, schedule, and financialwhile collaborating cross-functionally to deliver world-class service to OEM and airline customers. The ideal candidate is an action-oriented leader who inspires teams, builds organizational strength, and champions continuous improvement.

Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage effectively across executive, program, and operations teams, as well as directly with customers to manage expectations and report project status. We're looking for a passionate, visionary leader who motivates teams, drives results, plans proactively, and leads with integrity.

This position is eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do :

• Lead programs to support sustaining at the Lenexa site
• Responsible for teams (based locally and but also in India and Philippines) executing sustaining projects for oxygen & PSU systems
• Provides managerial review and control over multiple disciplines of engineering efforts including technology development
• Directs activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing products
• Responsible for managing budget, schedule, and technical performance of projects of a subset of Operational Support (OSE), Field Support (FSE) and Product Improvement (PIN / PIE)
• Coordinate resources with the product and system integrated product teams
• Works with the Associate Director of Engineering to develop and manage department budgets
• Responsible for employee performance reviews
• Responsible for ensuring departmental skills matches department needs
• Participating in customer facing meetings for multiple customers
• Participating in Collins product safety board
• Travel is required up to 10% of the time

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What We Offer :

Some of our competitive benefits package includes :

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don't just get people from point A to point B. We're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we're helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we're changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

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.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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.

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