Sr Manager Lean Transformation CORE

Date Posted: 2026-05-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108 Position Role Type: Remote 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 Required 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 leader serves as Associate Director, Lean Transformation CORE / CI. This role is engaged in the enterprise deployment, governance, and advancement of the CORE operating system across 250+ sites globally and 80,000 employees, including all Collins Top 32 sites. This leader directly engages with Operations Site leaders and teams across the global enterprise in creating the next level of Operations performance. Acting as the enterprise face of CORE Lean Transformation for Site continuous improvement (one of the 4 CORE pillars), the Associate Director partners closely with Collins Site Leadership Teams to embed Continuous Improvement, Lean, and Agile methodologies, elevate CORE maturity, and align business systems, processes, and behaviors into a cohesive, high-performance operating model. What You Will Do: Own the Execution of the CORE Lean Transformation strategy and multi-year roadmaps, aligned with OLT priorities to the chosen sites for Lean Transformation Execute a multi-year CORE resource, capability and budget plan to support Collins Lean Transformation sites and operational domains. Translate enterprise strategy into actionable plans deployed across all SBUs and sites. Champion CORE maturity advancement, certification standards, and policy deployment for all operational Collins Sites Partner with Collins Site leadership to address systemic operational challenges and deliver scalable, innovative solutions. Lead enterprise-level CI engagements to eliminate waste, improve flow, and deliver measurable performance improvements. Support enterprise forums and mechanisms to share Lean Transformation best practices, standard work, and success stories across the organization. Conduct CORE (Collins Aerospace Lean Manufacturing Operating System) assessment validations, ensuring consistency with Collin’s norms. Facilitate creation and execution of the multi-year Lean Transformation plan Mentor and develop a team of CI leaders and practitioners, building bench strength and future CORE leadership capability. Must be willing and able to travel 50% of the time (domestic & international) 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 2+ years’ experience with effective change management and Lean Transformational deployments Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior leaders within complex, matrixed organizations. Qualifications We Prefer Advanced CORE certification (Professional / Expert), or active progress towards. Experience with CI, operational excellence, and enterprise Lean Transformation. Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization, including influencing behaviors and change management Experience leading large-scale, global operating system deployments across multi-site organizations and SBUs. What We Offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Some of our competitive benefits package includes:  • 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 and Apply Now: 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. *This 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 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.