Mission Systems S/4HANA Wave Deployment Lead, Sr. Manager (REMOTE)

Date Posted:

2026-10-19



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-NC-REMOTE



Position Role Type:

Remote



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 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 driven to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Across our three market leading businesses, world-class operations, and significant investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and career opportunities unmatched in our industry. 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 continue to 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 Mission Systems Wave Deployment Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting the execution of S/4HANA deployment waves across Mission Systems. This role will serve as the primary deployment focal for assigned sites, ensuring each location is prepared for go-live through integrated planning, site readiness, business engagement, cutover coordination, and post-go-live stabilization.

Reporting to Mission Systems S/4HANA Program Leadership, the Wave Deployment Lead will partner with site leaders, Business Process Leaders, Digital Technology, Collins PST deployment teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to execute deployments while minimizing disruption to business operations.

This is a REMOTE role and may be based at any domestic Mission Systems location or operate fully remote.

What You Will Do:

Wave and Deployment Planning

• Develop and maintain detailed deployment plans for assigned Mission Systems waves and sites.

• Coordinate deployment activities from initial site engagement through hypercare.

• Apply standardized deployment methodologies, tools, playbooks, and governance.

• Integrate site activities with the broader S/4HANA program schedule.

• Identify and manage cross-functional dependencies, milestones, and resource needs.

Site Readiness

• Lead site readiness assessments across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and other impacted functions.

• Partner with site leadership to identify readiness gaps and develop mitigation plans.

• Track readiness milestones, actions, risks, and decisions.

• Coordinate readiness reviews and support go-live entry and exit recommendations.

• Ensure sites understand deployment expectations, timelines, and required deliverables.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate deployment activities across:

  • Business process and functional teams

  • Data migration

  • System integration testing and user acceptance testing

  • Organizational change management

  • Training

  • Cutover

  • Digital Technology

  • Boundary applications

  • Site operations

• Facilitate cross-functional deployment meetings and working sessions.

• Escalate unresolved risks, issues, and decisions to program leadership.

Cutover and Go-Live

• Support the development and execution of site cutover plans.

• Coordinate mock cutovers, deployment rehearsals, and readiness checkpoints.

• Support command center planning and execution during go-live.

• Track deployment issues, business impacts, and recovery actions.

• Provide timely deployment status updates to site and program leadership.

Hypercare and Stabilization

• Coordinate post-go-live hypercare activities for assigned sites.

• Support issue triage, prioritization, and resolution.

• Track stabilization metrics and hypercare exit criteria.

• Coordinate the transition from hypercare to steady-state support.

• Capture lessons learned and incorporate improvements into future deployment waves.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain deployment schedules, trackers, dashboards, and status reports.

• Manage deployment risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.

• Support executive and site-level deployment communications.

• Coordinate site visits, workshops, and readiness activities.

• Partner with change management and training teams to support business adoption.

• Ensure deployment activities follow enterprise standards and program governance.

• Promote consistency while recognizing legitimate site-specific requirements.

TRAVEL: Up to 40%, depending on the deployment schedule (domestic and international)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.

• Typically requires 7 or more years of relevant experience in program management, project management, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, ERP implementation, or business transformation.

• Experience coordinating complex, cross-functional projects or deployments.

• Experience working with manufacturing, supply chain, operations, or enterprise systems.

• Demonstrated experience in planning, organization, communication, and stakeholder management.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in complex and changing environments.

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Operations, or a related field.

• Experience supporting SAP or S/4HANA implementation.

• Experience with ERP deployment, site readiness, cutover, or hypercare activities.

• Aerospace and defense or regulated manufacturing experience.

• Familiarity with manufacturing systems such as MES, PLM, warehouse management, quality systems, or other boundary applications.

• Experience with Jira, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Power BI, or similar planning and reporting tools.

• PMP, Agile, Prosci, SAP, or related certification.

• Experience working across multiple sites, functions, or business units.

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!

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).   If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX 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.

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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