F135 Collins Partner Program ECU Business Manager (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The F135 Program Management Office for Production and Development is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as the Collins Partner Program ECU Business Manager. This position is a member of the F135 Collins Partner Program Management Team and will be responsible for the management and program integration of the F135 Collins ECU portfolio, including contracting, financial performance, planning, proposal, and negotiation activities, risk management, and cross-functional execution. Collins provides design/development engineering services, production and spares hardware delivery and field support for engine and controls system components including engine controls, pumps, actuators, electrical systems and sensors. Many of these components will be upgraded for ECU and require specific and unique contracting mechanisms and management to support the program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or technical discipline is required.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in customer/product support, project or program management, business management, or strategic planning, or advanced degree with 5+ years’ experience in program, business, operations, or project management required.
4+ years’ experience in leading continuous improvement projects
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Working SAP knowledge
Ability to clearly communicate at all organizational levels
Experience with Earned Value Management EVM is a plus
Demonstrated impactful leadership that builds high-performing, collaborative teams and drives consistent achievement of business objectives
Experienced in building strong relationships with internal & external customers through commitment, credibility, and transparency

Responsibilities

Lead cross-function teams across P&W and Collins to ensure Collins is contracted in timely manner, determining strategies, setting clear team goals, monitoring progress, providing motivation, delegating responsibility, and ensuring the schedule and business commitments are met.
Lead development, implementation and change management of inter-entity contractual requirements including contract flow downs, terms and conditions, and funding
Execute contracting actions to facilitate program support, including: Manage Inter-Divisional Work Authorizations, Purchase Orders, Engineering Coordination Memos, Letters of Intent, and other contractual mechanisms.
Facilitate SOW development and refinement across cross-functional teams.
Execute quoting activities, proposal development, and overall proposal management.
Develop and coordinate negotiation strategies and business positions with Contracts, Finance, Engineering, and Program Leadership and support negotiations through agreement and implementation.
Coordinate with Contracts and cross-functional stakeholders to interpret contractual flow-downs, T&Cs, SDRLs, EVMS, and other requirements for Collins execution.
Manage program financial performance, including forecasting, funding requirements, contract values, risks and opportunities, baseline changes, and reconciliation/closeout activities; drive forecast accuracy and timely resolution of financial issues.
Strategically assist L3/CAMs with development of inputs to properly baseline statement of work (SOW) and track schedule performance and budgets under their responsibility.
Responsible for overseeing the management of budgets, cost, and schedules.
Sustain robust monthly forecast and risk/opportunity process and drive forecasting accuracy
Involvement in special assignments and ad hoc analysis
Primary liaison between the F135 Program Management Office and Collins, building alignment across organizations and ensuring timely resolution of business and program execution issues.