Associate Director, Chief of Staff - Wheel & Brake Operations (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-06-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HOH99: Field Office - OH Remote Location, Remote City, OH, 43201 USA

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 companys 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

Joining Collins Aerospace isnt just about finding a job; its about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

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.

The Chief of Staff WB Operations serves as a strategic partner to the Executive Director of Operations and the broader WB Operations leadership team, driving execution, alignment, and efficiency across key operational support functions. This role plays a critical part in enabling the business to deliver on strategic goals through oversight of initiatives spanning Digital Strategy, Capital Planning (CAPEX), CRIT, Manufacturing Engineering (ME), CORE (Operational Excellence), Materials Planning , and Data Analytics & Reporting .

What You Will Do

• Partner with WB leadership to translate strategy into actionable plans across operations
• Lead cross-functional operational initiatives to ensure delivery of key performance targets
• Drive alignment across business priorities and functional roadmaps

Digital & Operational Transformation

• Oversee and drive execution of the Digital Strategy roadmap, including automation and smart factory initiatives.
• Champion CORE (Continuous Improvement) efforts and embed operational excellence in day-to-day execution.
• Serve as a thought leader on advanced manufacturing technologies and future-state capabilities.

CAPEX & CRIT Oversight

• Manage capital planning process across WB Operations, ensuring alignment to strategic needs and financial guardrails.
• Provide governance, prioritization, and performance tracking of CRIT and infrastructure projects.

Manufacturing Engineering (ME) & Materials Planning

• Partner with ME teams to align resources and technical support to production needs.
• Oversee materials planning effectiveness and inventory strategy to support demand and delivery performance.

Data, Analytics & Reporting

• Lead development and oversight of performance dashboards and operational reporting.
• Translate data into insights and drive accountability around key operational metrics.
• Streamline reporting processes to support leadership visibility and decision-making.

Leadership & Influence

• Act as an integrator across functions, breaking down silos and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
• Serve as an extension of the Executive Director of Operations to manage priorities, support communication, and enable focus on highest-impact work.
• Drive cadence and structure of leadership operating mechanisms (E.G., ops reviews, metric deep dives, strategy sessions)

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position
• 10 or more years of experience in project management, operations, or related fields in manufacturing.
• 5 or more years of experience leading large-scale transformation or cost reduction initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in a strategic advisory role to senior leadership
• Strong financial acumen with ability to develop and analyze business cases.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP Certification)
• Proficiency with project management tools and enterprise systems.
• Data analysis and visualization capabilities
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, CORE, etc)
• Exceptional communication skills, with ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive consensus in complex organizational environments.
• Change management expertise with proven ability to drive organizational adoption.
• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills.

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 illnessinsurance, 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*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.

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with 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.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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 candidates 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 companys 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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