Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced aerospace and defense solutions, is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support global manufacturing transformation initiatives. The role leads complex projects involving automation, digital systems, infrastructure, and manufacturing architectures from requirements definition through implementation and site deployment, while coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners.
Responsibilities
- Lead large-scale manufacturing transformation projects integrating automation, equipment, and digital technologies
- Drive projects from requirements definition and architecture development through integrator selection, implementation, and site deployment
- Partner across Engineering, Operations, Digital, Facilities, Supply Chain, and technical experts to align requirements, decisions, resources, and execution
- Coordinate equipment, controls, digital systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure changes required for successful implementation
- Manage system integrators and external partners to ensure technical, schedule, cost, and performance objectives are achieved
- Communicate program goals, status, risks, decisions, and business impact across all levels of the organization
- Deliver significant operational and financial improvements through standardized, scalable Collins architectures and repeatable solutions
Skills
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future
- 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
- Demonstrated experience leading large, complex technical or manufacturing projects from concept through implementation, including coordination of cross‑functional teams and technical experts across multiple organizations
- Full‑cycle project execution experience covering requirements, scope, schedule, budget, risk management, integrator coordination, and stakeholder communication
- Relevant manufacturing industry experience (or closely related technical environment)
- Ability to communicate complex technical and business topics effectively with both technical teams and senior leadership
- Experience with manufacturing automation, industrial equipment, digital manufacturing, controls, or systems integration
- Experience contributing to or leading major manufacturing modernization or transformation initiatives
- Experience selecting and managing system integrators, equipment suppliers, or other external technical partners
- Strong systems‑level thinking with the ability to link technical decisions to operational performance, scalability, and business value
- Proven ability to influence and drive alignment across organizations without direct reporting authority
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- 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 pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, and 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
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee Scholar Program
- Paid time off and holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on the level of the position and collective-bargaining coverage
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