Avionics S/4 Business Readiness Deployment Lead (ONSITE)

Business Readiness Deployment Lead

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. This is an ONSITE role at our Cedar Rapids, IA location. Relocation is not available for this role. 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 Type:

None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:

Not Required What You Will Do:

User-Group Governance & Decision Authority Own readiness integrity for assigned user groups across all waves. Approve user-group readiness playbooks and scenario governance. Interpret site-level readiness signals and convert them into recommendations. Strategic & Wave Leadership Translate strategy into actionable multi-wave readiness plans. Identify risks early and coordinate mitigation across sites and functions. Provide executive-level readiness recommendations and drive continuous improvement. Operational & Process Fluency Understand hRC operational realities across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and aftermarket Ensure consistent adoption of global processes and cross-SBU flows. Identify and elevate systemic process gaps or structural design misalignments. Readiness Management & Framework Ownership Lead readiness reviews and validate readiness indicators and scorecards. Ensure consistent adherence to enterprise readiness frameworks, templates, and wave gates. Consolidate site-level insights into wave readiness views and coach sites through gaps. Scenario & Validation Oversight Support coordination of criteria for meaningful “day-in-the-life” scenario testing. Assess scenario outcomes to determine true operational readiness Identify multi-site patterns requiring cross-user-group mitigation. Cutover & Deployment Leadership Support cutover planning, rehearsals, and stabilization across sites Identify cross-site/wave critical path dependencies impacting success. Ensure consistent cutover methodology application and readiness for site go-live. Change Leadership & Communication Translate program impacts into clear, role-specific messaging Enable site leaders to prepare their teams and navigate resistance Influence across matrixed environments and build strong cross-functional relationships. Problem Solving & Adaptability Diagnose issues quickly and adjust plans without losing momentum. Adapt to evolving requirements and operational constraints in a fast-paced environment. Apply pattern recognition to improve readiness consistency wave-to-wave. TRAVEL: Up to 25% travel expected, mostly within the U.S. with some international travel. Must Have Qualifications:

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience 7 years in business readiness, transformation leadership, or enterprise deployment Experience leading multi-site or multi-wave readiness efforts. Strong communication, facilitation, and executive alignment skills Requires deep management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across multiple related departments. Operational knowledge of manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, or AM. Proven ability to work effectively across large, matrixed organizations. 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 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! 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. 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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