F135 Sustainment Logistics Program Manager–Poland (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

39d•$101,000 - $203,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? The F135 International Sustainment organization is responsible for leading teams in the execution of Annual Sustainment Contracts and providing propulsion system Logistics Program Management support for International fleets. As the primary propulsion sustainment interface to Poland, the Poland Logistics Program Manager (LPM) integrates the efforts of the internal support organizations (Production, Site Activation, Supply Chain Management, Customer Support Engineering, Support Equipment Operations, Fleet Management, etc.) to ensure readiness of the Polish Air Force F135 fleet, that all aspects of fleet operations are sustained to the highest quality standards, and that all Poland-unique and Global Sustainment Solution requirements are met.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Engineering, Logistics or Management disciplines
A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, customer communications, engineering, and/or logistics
Strong interpersonal skills, including leadership and the ability to communicate at all levels, as well as the ability to prioritize tasks and plan effectively
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government issued security clearance is required
US Citizenship is required, as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in a related field preferred and minimum 5 years’ experience
Prior International service experience and/or F135 Program experience
Executive-level written and oral communication skills
Familiar with technical and logistics field support processes, and engine maintenance practices
Familiarity with Global Trade Compliance/Export requirements and strong CORE leadership are desirable

Responsibilities

Manage Customer expectations and priorities, advocating for their perspectives and sustainment needs during requirements definition, plan development, contracting, and identifying funding to meet Customer-unique requirements
Provide logistics support and collaborate with the Customer from flight line interface to sustainment performance
Evaluate and manage Customer-specific business metrics, operational metrics, forecasts and fleet management plans for retrofits and modifications
Be independently able to anticipate, understand, and act on strategic Customer problems or concerns
Provide written and verbal briefs/communications to internal & external stakeholders to status health and sustainability of the Polish Air Force fleet propulsion systems
Lead and influence Poland-specific IPTs to coordinate process execution with internal functional departments across the value stream (CSE, Engineering, SE, in-Country FSEs/team, SCM, fleet management, etc. ) as well as collaborate regularly with the onsite Field Service Engineer (FSE) for issues and requirements at the Unit level
Conduct program management through Earned Value Management System of budget and performance
Integrate the external stakeholders to ensure Poland-specific Programmatic readiness and seamless sustainment solution (F-35 Joint Program Office, Poland Ministry of National Defense, Lockheed Martin, etc.)
Occasional overtime and working outside of core business hours (due to time zone differences) may be required to meet Program objectives and Customer needs.
Travel is approximately 10%.