Manager, Project Management (Onsite)

RTX•Columbus, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. What You Will Do: The Manager, Project Management works with appropriate strategic sourcing and procurement representatives to develop project business cases and overlap plans in support of transitioning parts to Columbus Forge and new suppliers’ locations in accordance with Transition Standard Work. The Manager, Project Management provides leadership to the internal cross-functional team to ensure the team is aligned to meet project goals with schedule, quality, and cost deliverables. Coordinates technical reviews, process family matrices, and contract reviews to mitigate risks to ensure on-time part delivery. Reviews include Business Cases, Long Term Agreements (LTA), First Article Inspection Review (FAIR), Engineering First Piece Review (EFPR), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) review, and all PW requirements for Qualified Supplier List (QSL) and Qualified Parts List (QPL). Assigns, schedules, reviews, and monitors project work to ensure that part qualification requirements are achieved within expected guidelines, on time and within budget; ensures project reporting structures and frequency of supplier interaction are established and maintained. Identifies, tracks, monitors, and communicates project-related issues, scope changes, variances, and contingencies that may arise during the implementation. Facilitates amicable solutions with the appropriate supplier(s) and aligns with procurement requirements in doing so. Drives closure for actions, determines and engages cross-functional PW resources as necessary, and escalates when needed in a timely manner. Facilitates and documents opportunities to integrate process improvements with suppliers and resources to fulfill project requirements. Crafts and presents verbal and/or written technical reports and project presentations, both standard and ad hoc; organizes and conducts project team meetings; utilizes project management tools to plan and track transitions to completion. Ensures International Trade Compliance (ITC) requirements and licensing for products being transitioned are satisfied and aligned with all Import and Export requirements as understood through Global Trade. Actively leads projects utilizing Transition Standard Work (TSW) guidelines; actively participates or leads continuous improvement initiatives. Travel at least 10% domestic and international

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum 10 years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality, supply chain or similar environment OR a Master's degree and 7 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality, supply chain or similar environment
Experience in project management
Prior experience in a team lead, supervisory or managerial capacity
Proficient in MS Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or Engineering
SAP

Responsibilities

The Manager, Project Management works with appropriate strategic sourcing and procurement representatives to develop project business cases and overlap plans in support of transitioning parts to Columbus Forge and new suppliers’ locations in accordance with Transition Standard Work.
The Manager, Project Management provides leadership to the internal cross-functional team to ensure the team is aligned to meet project goals with schedule, quality, and cost deliverables.
Coordinates technical reviews, process family matrices, and contract reviews to mitigate risks to ensure on-time part delivery.
Reviews include Business Cases, Long Term Agreements (LTA), First Article Inspection Review (FAIR), Engineering First Piece Review (EFPR), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) review, and all PW requirements for Qualified Supplier List (QSL) and Qualified Parts List (QPL).
Assigns, schedules, reviews, and monitors project work to ensure that part qualification requirements are achieved within expected guidelines, on time and within budget; ensures project reporting structures and frequency of supplier interaction are established and maintained.
Identifies, tracks, monitors, and communicates project-related issues, scope changes, variances, and contingencies that may arise during the implementation.
Facilitates amicable solutions with the appropriate supplier(s) and aligns with procurement requirements in doing so.
Drives closure for actions, determines and engages cross-functional PW resources as necessary, and escalates when needed in a timely manner.
Facilitates and documents opportunities to integrate process improvements with suppliers and resources to fulfill project requirements.
Crafts and presents verbal and/or written technical reports and project presentations, both standard and ad hoc; organizes and conducts project team meetings; utilizes project management tools to plan and track transitions to completion.
Ensures International Trade Compliance (ITC) requirements and licensing for products being transitioned are satisfied and aligned with all Import and Export requirements as understood through Global Trade.
Actively leads projects utilizing Transition Standard Work (TSW) guidelines; actively participates or leads continuous improvement initiatives.
Travel at least 10% domestic and international