F135 Sustainment Site and Depot Activation Program Manager (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

2d•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. This position drives the execution of site and depot activation sustainment contracts from initiation to closeout, ensuring delivery meets cost, schedule, and technical performance goals. It involves leading program planning, forecasting, budgeting, manpower allocation, and execution to fulfill contract requirements and stakeholder expectations. The role requires collaboration with internal teams (Finance, Contracts, Business Acquisition Center of Excellence) to foster process improvements and align initiatives. It also serves as the primary interface with external customers, IPMT leadership, and stakeholders to manage risks, identify opportunities, and ensure contract success. The position oversees contract communications, deliverables, and reporting requirements, including Financial EACs, to internal and external stakeholders. The role emphasizes agility and adaptability by focusing on outcomes, leveraging an iterative approach, and responding effectively to shifting priorities.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Engineering, Logistics or Management disciplines required.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, customer communications, engineering, and/or logistics required.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Project Management, general business management and/or strategic planning experience
Familiar with earned value management
Knowledge of propulsion life cycle cost
Ability to assess and process business needs quickly.
Able to think logically and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
Strong interpersonal skills, including leadership and the ability to communicate at all levels, as well as the capability to prioritize tasks and plan effectively.

Responsibilities

Drive the execution of site and depot activation sustainment contracts from initiation to closeout, ensuring delivery meets cost, schedule, and technical performance goals.
Lead program planning, forecasting, budgeting, manpower allocation, and execution to fulfill contract requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Collaborate with internal teams—such as Finance, Contracts, and the Business Acquisition Center of Excellence—to foster process improvements and align initiatives.
Serve as the primary interface with external customers, IPMT leadership, and stakeholders to manage risks, identify opportunities, and ensure contract success.
Oversee contract communications, deliverables, and reporting requirements, including Financial EACs, to internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrate agility and adaptability by focusing on outcomes, leveraging an iterative approach, and responding effectively to shifting priorities.