Senior Manager - Product Cost Standards & Planning (remote)

Date Posted:

2026-04-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-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 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.

We seek an operationally-focused and detail-oriented Senior Manager to serve as the backbone of our Product Cost Management function, driving critical day-to-day tactical activities and ensuring seamless cross-functional coordination. This role bridges Operations Finance and Supply Chain, maintaining alignment on product cost standards and performance, while managing important external cost drivers such as tariffs and raw material price volatility. The successful candidate will combine operational excellence with strong stakeholder management to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency in our product cost processes and reporting. 

This individual must be willing and able to travel up to 20% of the time (domestic and international)

What You Will Do:

Cross-Functional Liaison & Alignment 

• Serve as the primary liaison between Operations Finance and Supply Chain teams, ensuring alignment on in-year Purchase Price Variance (PPV) management and annual Standards Roll activities 

• Facilitate regular communication and collaborative problem-solving between Finance and Supply Chain leadership to resolve cost-related discrepancies and conflicting priorities 

• Develop and maintain shared cost performance dashboards and reporting that serve both Finance and Supply Chain stakeholder needs 

• Drive alignment on quarterly and annual cost standard updates, ensuring consistency and accuracy across programs and commodities 

Standards Setting & Process Improvement 

• Own the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of the product cost standards setting process 

• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, timelines, and quality control mechanisms for annual standards roll activities 

• Identify process inefficiencies and bottlenecks; develop and implement improvements to enhance speed, accuracy, and stakeholder engagement 

Long Range Plan (LRP) & Product Cost Forecasting 

• Lead or co-lead the annual Long Range Plan (LRP) Product Cost process, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts and cost projections 

• Support the development of cost forecasts that account for market trends, supplier dynamics, and internal cost drivers 

Cost Risk & Opportunity Identification 

• Interface between Finance and Supply Chain to identify and surface leading indicators of product cost risk and opportunity 

• Monitor supplier performance, market conditions, and commodity cost trends to anticipate cost pressures 

• Develop early warning metrics and dashboards that enable proactive cost management 

• Support the evaluation of hedging strategies and cost mitigation approaches for identified risks 

Tariff & Raw Material Economics (REE) Impact Analysis 

• Lead analysis of tariff impacts on product costs, supply chain, and sourcing strategy across programs and commodities 

• Assess and quantify the financial impact of tariff changes, trade policy shifts, and regulatory developments 

• Evaluate alternative sourcing and supply chain strategies to mitigate tariff exposure 

• Monitor rare earth element (REE) and critical material price volatility; assess impact on product costs and supply chain risk 

Standards Roll & PPV Management 

• Manage the mechanics and execution of annual Standards Roll activities, including communication, scheduling, and quality assurance 

• Identify variances between standard and actual costs; investigate root causes and recommend corrective actions 

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

• 5+ years experience in cost accounting, financial analysis or supply chain management

• Experience working across functional teams (Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations) in a matrixed environment 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Excel, ERP systems, and financial modeling 

• Experience from the aerospace industry

• Expedience in operations

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field 

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field 

• Certification in Cost Accounting (CPA, CSCA) or Supply Chain Management (APICS, CSCP) 

• Familiarity with tariff schedules, trade agreements, and customs regulations 

• Knowledge of commodity cost drivers and supplier relationship management 

• Six Sigma or Lean certification 

• Experience with forecasting and planning tools and methodologies 

What We Offer:
 Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   
• 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 and Apply Now:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.  
*This position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins 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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