Senior Manager, Contracts in Plymouth

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry, with a comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges in a rapidly evolving market.

We are looking to welcome a Contracts Manager to lead and develop a dynamic Contracts team. This high‑impact role offers significant visibility across the business, the chance to influence key commercial outcomes, and the opportunity to drive continuous improvement within a critical function.

• Manage a team of Contracts professionals, providing direction and ensuring alignment of business goals with the contracts organization.
• Own, develop, implement and execute policies, procedures and processes in accordance with company and customer requirements, identify key performance indicators, and manage production and analysis.
• Participate in and/or conduct front‑end assessments of proposals.
• Summarise contractual issues, research compliance matters, interpret regulations, identify risks and formulate recommendations.
• Provide business support and ensure risk mitigation when necessary.
• Lead or provide oversight of proposal development, focusing on contractual elements, reviewing terms for acceptability and compliance with company policies, procedures, contract formation, negotiations and contract administration.
• Secure required management approval for proposal submittals to customers.
• Support contract closure with customers when challenges arise that require engagement of Contracts Senior Leadership.
• Continuously enhance the Contracts Program in collaboration with the Central Contracts Team.
• Lead leadership and talent development activities for contracts associates within the business and across the company.
• Work at all levels of the business, collaborating with leaders of different SBUs and the General Counsel of Collins Aerospace.
• Coordinate between or among SBUs when contracts, proposal activities or common issues affect multiple BUs with the same customer.
• Support audit or customer requests.

• Develop industry expertise and experience.
• Build strategic leadership skills.
• Learn from a highly dynamic and innovative business.

• Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing high‑performing teams.
• Experience with Government contracts and a working knowledge of industry regulation.
• Demonstrated ability to represent the Contracts function across the wider business, engaging with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen, balancing risk, opportunity and business objectives.
• Excellent relationship‑building and influencing skills, with a track record of successful stakeholder management and advocacy.
• Industry knowledge and experience are advantageous and will support success in the role.

• Degree in a relevant discipline or corresponding experience in a Contracts environment.
• Security clearance: hold or be capable of holding UK Security Clearance at least to SC level.

• 25 days annual leave + public holidays + option to purchase additional days.
• Attractive compensation and bonus scheme.
• Professional development and growth support with professional fees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Healthcare benefits, including a healthcare cash plan.
• Staff discounts.
• Work‑life balance and wellness programs.
• Employee recognition and referral bonuses.
• Death in service benefit.
• Generous employer contribution to pension scheme.

Employees in hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. The ratio of onsite work will be determined in partnership with your leader.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.