Principal Specialist, Global Strategic Sourcing Work Transfer Project Manager (remote)

Principal Specialist, Global Strategic Sourcing Work Transfer Project Manager (remote)

Location: HNC99: Field Office - NC Remote Location, Remote City, NC, 27601 USA

Date Posted: 2025-10-31

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizenship Required: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s 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.

Machining Commodity is seeking an energetic and proactive individual to lead and support strategic sourcing and commodity management activities to support overall sourcing and business objectives. The individual will work closely with transitions and execution teams as well as closely interact with key stakeholders such as Business Unit Cost Leads, Engineering, Quality, Special Process, Supplier Performance, Contracts, Compliance, Regional Offices and Suppliers.

What You Will Do:

• Lead strategic transitions of machined parts to both domestic and international suppliers in the traditional and SBU-specific Work Transfer processes
• Ensure use and compliance to COL-PRO-0008 (Collins work transfer policy)
• Establish priorities and ensure timely execution of concurrent multiple projects
• Serve as key point of contact with Supply Chain Management Cost Team, Business Units, Engineering, Quality, Special Process, Supplier Performance, Contracts, Compliance, Regional Offices and Suppliers
• Present and provide project updates to all levels of the organization
• Lead resolution of project setbacks including identifying alternate solutions, internal Collins escalation, interfacing with suppliers, etc.
• Support teleconferences during off‑hours due to time zone difference with suppliers in region
• Help develop Part Family Strategy for Machining during the annual commodity and strategy process
• Closely support the annual standard change process and participate in PPV reviews
• Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• 2+ years Project/Program Management Experience
• Experience with Microsoft Excel using the tool to efficiently review, organize, and analyze data (Pivot Tables, formulas, V‑LOOKUP)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with SharePoint, Tableau, SAP and Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Process design and governance (standard work)
• Ability to deliver on customer commitments
• Experience being an integrator across multiple teams, business segments, and sites
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications

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!

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.

Salary range: 82,000 USD – 164,000 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 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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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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