Senior Manager, Project & Strategy Lead – Engineering HR

Senior Manager, Project & Strategy Lead – Engineering HR

Employer

Collins Aerospace

Posted On

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Location:

Remote | Des Moines, IA

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.

What You Will Do

Serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director, HRBP supporting the global Engineering organization

Drive execution of Engineering transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment across HR, Engineering leadership, and key functional partners

Lead complex, cross-functional projects including workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, and operational improvements

Coordinate business rhythms such as strategic planning, operating reviews, and leadership updates

Create executive-ready communications, presentations, and briefs that support decision-making and organizational alignment

Analyze organizational, talent, and project data to identify trends, risks, and insights that inform strategy

Strengthen HR integration by collaborating with COEs to align initiatives supporting Engineering’s strategic priorities

Drive continuous improvement in team operations, stakeholder engagement, and project execution processes

What You Will Learn

Deep familiarity with Collins Aerospace’s Engineering operating model, transformation agenda, and technology strategy

How HR strategy and business transformation intersect within a global, highly technical organization

Best practices in change management and transformation enablement within large matrixed environments

How to influence at executive levels and navigate complex stakeholder landscapes

Advanced program management, governance, and strategic planning techniques used across RTX

Insights into workforce analytics, organizational design, capability development, and cultural transformation

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

6+ years of experience in project management, HR strategy, business operations, consulting, or transformation roles

Demonstrated experience supporting complex or technical organizations

Experience in change management and cross-functional stakeholder leadership

Qualifications We Prefer

Master’s degree in Business, Organizational Development, or related field

Certifications such as PMP, Agile/Scrum, Prosci Change Management, or equivalent

Experience working within large global organizations, ideally within RTX or aerospace/defense sectors

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce and organizational data to generate insights

Familiarity with organizational transformation, engineering processes, and technology-driven organizational change