Senior Manager, SMP Transition Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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:

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.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Rockford SMP (Separation Management Plan) Transition Lead to oversee and manage the execution of site-level transition activities as part of our broader SMP (Separation Management Plan).

In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team and driving the localized implementation of complex transition plans tied to the divestiture or separation of manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, operational requirements, and global program strategy. Acting as the key site liaison, you will coordinate between central program teams, technical experts, and local site leadership to ensure all separation activities are executed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with business and regulatory standards.

This is an on-site position located in Rockford, IL.

What You Will Do

• Lead the execution of SMP transition activities at the site level, ensuring alignment with overall program strategy and timelines.
• Act as the primary site point of contact for all SMP-related transition efforts, reporting directly to the Associate Director - SMP Transitions.
• Lead a team of functional experts to achieve contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with site leadership, engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and EHS teams to ensure readiness and support for transition activities.
• Track and manage site-specific milestones, deliverables, and risks; escalate issues as needed to ensure resolution and program continuity.
• Facilitate site-based planning sessions, technical reviews, and readiness assessments to ensure all functional areas are prepared for transition execution.
• Track and facilitate the execution of the buffer stock plan in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Ensure all data, documentation, and assets are prepared in accordance with contractual obligations, program requirements, and customer expectations.
• Support the transfer of products, processes, and knowledge to receiving sites, while minimizing disruption to site operations and customer commitments.
• Maintain clear and accurate site-level documentation, trackers, and status reports to support visibility and transparency across stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates to central PMO and executive leadership on site readiness, risk status, and critical path activities.
• Champion adherence to safety, compliance, and quality standards throughout the transition process.
• Support onsite visits, audits, or meetings related to the SMP transition, including interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel up to 25% may be required to support regional or program-wide coordination efforts.

What You Will Learn

• Customer driven strategic projects that will require agile solutions.
• Effective execution of a contractual separation agreement between two large aerospace companies.
• Creative pivotal resolutions for complex customer and supplier relationships.

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• 5+ years program management, CORE / Lean Manufacturing or engineering experience
• Engineering degree or technical background
• Experience with manufacturing operations and supply chain
• Aerospace program management experience
• Experience with Collins Actuation products

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! 

*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. 

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. 

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

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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