Associate Director

Job ID: 01862980Posted: Posted 5 Days AgoStart Date: 2026-08-03Location: US-NC-CHARLOTTE-2730 ~ 2730 W Tyvola Rd ~ TYVOLA; US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121; US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A; US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461Country: United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeDate Posted:2026-08-03 Country:United States of America Location:US-NC-CHARLOTTE-2730 ~ 2730 W Tyvola Rd ~ TYVOLA Position Role Type:Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not RequiredCollins Aerospace is seeking an experienced program management leader with change management experience to drive the change management strategy across multiple workstreams as part Collins Aerospace S4/Hana program. This is an opportunity to be a key player in a high-impact business transformation project that will shape the future of our organization. This role will interact with the oneRTXPST Organizational Change Management (OCM) team while also working directly as a part of the Collins' team, and facilitating interaction related to change management with the Collins' strategic business units. They will create and execute strategies for stakeholder engagement, communication, training and sustainment while working to provide a structured and scalable approach to managing change for our employees. This role will also be responsible for ensuring increased user readiness while helping to mitigate risk to ensure the smooth adoption of new processes and systems. They will partner with functional and technical teams to ensure successful adoption of new systems, technologies and business processes, aligning with overall project goals.**This is a hybrid-based position at one of Collins’ major facilities. **What YOU will do:Change Management Leadership:Lead the change management efforts for the Collins Aerospace oneRTXPST activity.Develop and execute change management plans, including stakeholder analysis, communication strategies, and training needs assessments.Collaborate with workstream owners, project managers, and other functional leads to align change management activities with project goals, objectives and milestones.Adopts oneRTX strategies and plans for Collins waves and site execution by coordinating across RTX and SBU teams on OCM, training, and communications to ensure each Collins PST deployment is executed effectively.Stakeholder Engagement & Impact:Identify key stakeholders for each workstream and manage relationships to ensure engagement, readiness and buy-in throughout the transformation process.Conduct impact assessments to determine change readiness and understand how program changes will affect key stakeholder groups.Facilitate discussions with strategic business unit leaders and employees to address concerns, manage resistance, and encourage adoption of new processes.Work closely with other change management team members to ensure consistent messaging and coordination across workstreams.Communications and Training:Design and deliver targeted communication plans for each workstream, tailored to the needs of different stakeholder groups (both internal and external).Ensure workstream-specific training is developed and delivered effectively.Act as a change advocate, ensuring that communication materials and training programs are aligned with the change management goals of the project.Support and Monitor Adoption:Coordinate and standardize champion networks built at the SBU level to facilitate change at all levels, acting as key points of communication and support.Coach managers and supervisors on how to effectively manage their teams through change.Measure and track the progress of change adoption within each workstream, identifying risks and addressing gaps as they arise.Collect feedback and adjust change management approaches to improve user readiness and adoption outcomes.Provide ongoing support to business units during go-live and sustainment phases to reinforce new processes and system usage.Qualifications you must have:Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position (U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder).Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years.Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci or equivalent)Experience in large scale ERP implementation projects (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).Strong understanding of one or more of the key workstreams and their impact on business processes:RTR: Accounting, Inventory Costing, Financial Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax & TreasuryOTC: Customer Management, Customer Relationship Management, Proposal & Program Management, Program Management, Customer Order Management, Invoicing & Accounts ReceivableSTP: Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor ManagementPTS: Planning, Production, Aftermarket, Quality, Global Trade, EH&SAbility to travel ~20-30%Qualifications We Prefer:5+ years of experience leading large-scale transformationProven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and drive organizational change at multiple levelsProject Management Professional (PMP)Experience working with in large, complex business environment with multiple landscapes and clientsExperience with project management tools and methodologies, with the ability to integrate change management into broader project timelines and objectivesWhat We Offer:Some of our competitive benefits packages include: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! Learn More & Apply Now!Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies?  Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.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.As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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. 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