Date Posted:
2025-10-27
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HWA32: US124-Everett (Commando), WA 11404 Commando Road , Everett, WA, 98204 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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:
None/Not Required
Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director, Transformation supporting the Boeing 737 Lavatory product line within the Interiors business. The incumbent will be responsible to drive several continuous improvement programs within the business including work transfers, quality improvement and cost savings. The ideal candidate would be a seasoned and ambitious leader who can drive a multifunctional Program Management Team (PMT) to meet program schedules and budgets. Beyond a strong aerospace background, the incumbent demonstrates strategic vision, financial and business acumen, and a proven ability to navigate complex challenges in a dynamic development and manufacturing environment.
What You Will Do
Drive the entire life cycle of large strategic projects, directing it throughout the program life cycle with full accountability and ownership
Establish program plans including schedules, budgets, business cases and lead the Program Management Team (PMT) to execute on time and on budget
Ensure that all functional areas—including program management, finance, quality, operations—perform in a coordinated and effective manner to meet business, program, and customer commitments.
Proactively identify risks and opportunities and maintain a comprehensive and regularly updated register
Facilitate and drive empowerment amongst the IPT, recognize achievements, and create a highly motivated PMT to ensure customer commitments are met
Collaborate with the senior leadership team to build on the strategic blueprint for our lavatory business.
Demonstrate continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality
Work to develop new standards of program management excellence across the lavatory business.
Willing to travel up to 25% of the time (domestic and international)
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires University Degree and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience in the aerospace field or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
Successful experience leading a multifunctional PMT
Demonstrated business acumen and Profit and Loss (P&L) understanding/ownership
Qualifications We Prefer:
Managed Earned Value (EV) programs and complex schedules, performing critical path and dependency analysis using Microsoft Project and related tools.
PMP certified with customer-facing experience as a program manager.
Led work transfers and major program changes, applying change management and stakeholder negotiation expertise.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills across functions, leadership levels, and customer groups, with meticulous attention to detail and a drive for excellence.
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!
This role is eligible for relocation support.
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?
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
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.
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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 162,000 USD - 326,000 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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