Senior Manager, Program Work Environment (PWE) Operations Excellence Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-10



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance



Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Program Work Environment (PWE), within Engineering Operations and Business Services (EOBS), has an opening for a Sr. Manager, Program Work Environment (PWE) Operations Excellence Lead.  The PWE’s mission is to provide strategic oversight and centralized management of secure program work environments to meet existing and growing demand across the business. The PWE is comprised of a Program Management Team (PMT) coordinated across multiple functions including Digital Technology, Cyber Security, Physical Security, Facilities, and Lab Management.  The scope of PWE projects includes the strategic roadmap, execution, and sustainment of the physical and digital footprint for secure lab environments. This role will be the chief product owner for the PWE Operations Team and may take on additional duties from the PWE PMT over time.  This will be an individual contributor role within a matrixed reporting structure. 

As the PWE Operations Excellence Lead, you will be accountable for leading multiple cross-functional teams supporting several challenging objectives concurrently.

A strong, innate ability to leverage innovative problem-solving techniques to find creative solutions is pivotal.  This role can expect to provide direction and guidance across the PWE as well as business partner stakeholders on scope lacking in requirements or direction.  Partnerships across the PWE will be crucial, including with the Program Chief, Project Execution Lead, Operations Team, ROM/Bid Team, and PWE PMT.  

This position is onsite and can be located in Richardson, TX or Cedar Rapids, IA. 

What You Will Do

• Product Owner of PWE Operations, providing strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of PWE processes, tools, and training
• Assess PWE processes, tools, and training for improvement and lead development of resolutions
• Day-to-day organization, direction, and oversight of matrixed team by prioritizing, deconflicting requests, and resource assignment
• Manage PWE-wide communication methods such as SharePoint pages, newsletters, and town halls
• Drive consistency of application of operational processes across the functional pillars through stakeholder alignment, training, and communications
• Align key stakeholders on operational prioritization decisions
• Represent PWE in strategic discussions
• Ensure data integrity of databases, data repositories, and tools such as Jira and associated tracking methods, metrics, and dashboards
• Champion data-driven decision making and drive PWE adoption across the business
• May take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Ability to obtain Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.
• ​​Experience working in closed areas or secure lab environments with understanding of government security-based regulations, protocols, and build standards
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage groups of people to accomplish complex objectives in a multi-disciplined, matrixed environment
• Substantial knowledge of Collins Aerospace secure programs and projects

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI Security Clearance is preferred
• Experience across the functional disciplines of Security, Cybersecurity, Digital Technology, Facilities, and Lab Management or related fields
• Experience managing projects using Agile methods
• Experience developing and maintaining business process documentation
• Experience with creating, delivering and maintaining training solutions
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to recognize resource constraints and prioritize team efforts
• Ability to understand and analyze complex business problems to define and develop creative solutions
• Familiarity with Jira Service Manager, Confluence, SharePoint, and Power BI reporting tools
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with stakeholders and tight deadlines
• Quickly build strong relationships and foster collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate and adapt complex information to audiences at all levels of the organization, including senior executives
• Excellent relationship skills with the ability to collaborate with leadership, technical, and business personnel

What We Offer​

• 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!  

May be eligible for relocation

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Learn More & Apply Now!​

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. ​

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​

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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.  ​

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Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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