Small CCA Program Manager - Onsite

RTX•East Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, unites 185,000 minds to solve complex problems. Pratt & Whitney, a leader in aircraft engines for over 100 years, is part of RTX. This role is within GATORWORKS, a technology, product, and capability incubator within Military Development Programs (MDP), focused on rapid prototyping, demonstration, and engine to airframe integration for new and non-traditional customers. The Advanced Military Engines Program Office, within GATORWORKS, is seeking a team-oriented, self-motivated, self-guided, and self-aware leader to excel as Program Manager for the Small CCA program. This position reports to the Advanced Military Engines Director and is responsible for fostering strong customer and internal stakeholder relationships, ensuring program process compliance, delivering business results, and leading project completion. Critical to success are communication, drive for results, team leadership, and the ability to adapt and overcome obstacles in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environment. Travel to WSC and customer locations is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Science, Engineering, or Technical Degree preferred and 12 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience
12 plus years’ experience leading integration, program, or engineering project teams required
7 plus years in Aerospace and Defense required
US Citizenship required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with program management, engineering and/or complex project leadership
Build internal and external collaborative relationships
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail working in a fast-paced environment
The ability to develop and present material to cross-functional teams
Familiarity with Agile principles and Digital Tools

Responsibilities

Lead the Integrated Product Management Team for the assigned program portfolio
Provide inspired leadership to a cross-functional team to accomplish major product development objectives, on schedule, within cost, with disciplined risk management
Partner with other functional leaders for inclusive problem-solving and decision-making
Identify and remove obstacles for the team
Communicate expertly to all levels of internal and external stakeholders
Build and maintain advocacy for program and team needs
Deliver world-class and winning solutions for key customer needs and company competitive objectives

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement
Relocation Package