Program Management

RTX•Lansing, MI

3d•$86,800 - $165,200•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.

Requirements

Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Coordination, Business Operations or Engineering ideally within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industry; OR Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex programs simultaneously including coordinating directly with customers and internal cross-functional teams, project scheduling, resource planning, workload forecasting, and risk management.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, and data analysis.
Experience developing automation solutions using VBA, Power BI, SharePoint, and Power Automate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
Project Management Certification such as PMP or equivalent
Aftermarket Aerospace and Overhaul and Repair (MRO) industry experience.
Working knowledge of Pratt & Whitney shop practices, quality standards, processes and procedures
Experience within FAA, AS9100, or aerospace quality environments.
Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as SAP.
Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial performance reporting.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma, QCPC and RCCA).
Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers.

Responsibilities

Lead overall program execution to achieve cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives.
Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved.
Maintain workload forecasts and resource plans across multiple programs to optimize capacity and staffing.
Coordinate closely with customers to communicate program status, manage expectations, resolve issues, and support contract execution.
Identify, assess, and track program risks and opportunities while developing effective mitigation plans.
Monitor program performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and executive dashboards.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to ensure successful program execution.
Support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and earned value reporting where applicable.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and standardize business processes across the organization.
Develop and implement automated reporting and workflow solutions using: Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas and dashboards), VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), Microsoft PowerBI, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Power Automate.