Work Transfer Project Manager (Remote)

Collins Aerospace is a leading aerospace company seeking a project management professional with a strong background in manufacturing and operational environments. The role involves supporting complex work transfer initiatives, developing and managing project plans, schedules, and budgets, while facilitating cross-functional teams and ensuring project success through effective risk management.

Responsibilities:

• Develops project plans, schedules, and budgets, making necessary adjustments to ensure adherence to project objectives
• Documents and communicates delays, changes in scope, and any other incidents that impact the scope of work or schedule
• Develops project budget and pursues all cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability
• Performs critical path analysis and implements work-around plans to ensure successful project completion
• Implements Earned Value Management (EVM) practices to measure project performance and analyze variances against cost and schedule baselines, including Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
• Leads meetings and presents consolidated plans, status reports, and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project(s) to key stakeholders including senior leadership
• Identifies and reacts to project problems and recommends solutions, such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications
• Oversees and manages the lifecycle and operational aspects of projects, and liaises between project management and planning, project team, quality, and line management
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives
• Regularly interacts and interfaces with customers

Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience or prior ownership of leading programs/projects or people
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) is necessary to monitor project performance and proactively manage cost and schedule risk
• Ability to effectively facilitate and informally lead cross-functional teams through key planning, execution, and work transfer events
• Comfort leading without direct authority, navigating ambiguity, and translating technical and operational inputs into clear, actionable plans
• Ability to anticipate challenges, manage dependencies and critical paths, and ensure risks are actively tracked and mitigated throughout execution
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• PMP certification is a plus
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and project stakeholders
• Background in manufacturing and/or operations, with an understanding of production processes and operational workflows
• Highly collaborative individual with the ability to navigate crucial conversations, resolve conflicts, and foster a solution-driven work environment
• MS office proficiency utilizing MS Project, Power Point, and Excel
• Working knowledge of SAP