Senior Manager, Avionics Change Activation Readiness Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-11



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-124 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 124



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.



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.

The Change Activation Readiness Lead prepares the Avionics organization for major initiative launches and operational changes, including S/4HANA. The role brings structure to work that is often fast‑moving and complex. It sets a clear plan, explains what teams need to know, and keeps leaders aligned as they move toward key targets. This critical role also drafts communications, shapes strategy for how key changes are activated, and develops materials to help teams understand and adopt those changes. The ideal candidate can create order out of complicated work and guide diverse stakeholders toward a shared outcome. The role requires steady judgment, strong communication, and the discipline to move quickly while staying focused on the larger picture.

What You Will Do

• Build clear activation plans that outline goals, timelines, dependencies, responsibilities, and key milestones for major initiatives
• Dig into schedules and workplans to surface risks, derive actions, and keep teams moving toward critical targets
• Draft straightforward communications that help teams understand what’s changing and give leaders the tools to introduce updates with clarity and consistency
• Shape how key changes and initiatives are activated across Avionics, ensuring the approach is simple, coordinated, and easy to follow
• Develop practical training materials—guides, job aids, learning paths—that prepare employees for new systems, processes, and role expectations
• Coordinate and partner across functions to keep stakeholders aligned, informed, and working toward shared outcomes
• Build and support change champion networks that accelerate adoption and provide local readiness support
• Monitor readiness and progress, identifying risks early and helping leaders guide corrective actions before they affect critical targets
• Bring structure to complex and fast‑moving work by organizing tasks, clarifying actions, and keeping teams focused on what matters most
• Support leaders during key milestones, helping them communicate effectively and stay aligned as initiatives move from planning to execution
• Use feedback and data to continuously improve communication, training, and adoption strategies

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
• Experience creating materials that help teams understand changes — guides, summaries, presentations, and reference tools
• Proven ability to organize complex, fastmoving work and turn broad goals into clear, actionable plans
• Strong communication skills, with experience drafting concise, effective messages for leaders and teams

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to shape strategy for how changes are introduced, ensuring activation approaches are simple, coordinated, and easy to adopt
• Comfort working across functions and building alignment among diverse stakeholders
• Steady judgment when navigating competing priorities, tight timelines, and evolving situations
• Skill in keeping teams focused on readiness milestones and spotting risks early to prevent delays
• Experience supporting leaders through organizational change, helping them communicate clearly and stay aligned on key targets
• Ability to work quickly without losing clarity, accuracy, or the broader strategic view

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!​

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

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

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.

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