Associate Director GTFA (Onsite)

Socket.dev; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Program Manager to lead segments of the GTFA development program for the 30K engine initiative. You will drive milestones, manage budgets, and coordinate with CIPTs, IAE partners, and IPMT to ensure successful certification and entry into service.

The role requires strong leadership, risk mitigation, and the ability to align goals with business objectives across engineering, operations and finance teams in a US-based position at East Hartford.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of program management, engineering, or aftermarket experience; OR Master’s Degree with 10 years of experience as outlined.
• Direct experience with program execution and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Establish Program Level 1 milestones for CIPTs and support groups to achieve program goals.
• Achieve program milestones and select financial metrics: E&D, MAMs, CapEx, E&O Development material.
• Identify program risks, define and implement mitigation plans.
• Development, flight test and production engine support.
• Coordinate with IAE partners on tasks, budgets, and milestone deliveries.
• Provide regular updates on progress to GTFA MIPT/IPMT and leadership.
• Lead medium to long-term projects and planning.
• Involves a wide range of difficult & complex problem solving.
• Recommend functional strategies.
• Apply strong interpersonal and communication skills to cultivate, maintain and expand relationships.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Program management

Large-scale project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12 years experience

Master’s degree + 10 years experience

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-18

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBG ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

What You Will Do:

This is a rare and unique opportunity to lead and enhance your experience in the development phase of a commercial engine program which plays a critical role in Pratt & Whitney’s future.

One of the key elements of success for the 30K program is to ensure we deliver on the execution of the GTF Advantage (GTFA) development program, FAR33 airworthiness certification and entry into service while achieving all job ticket metric requirements. To support this objective, the GTFA program is seeking a Program Manager to lead segments of the overall plan while driving execution.

The Program Manager will work collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, Finance, GTFA model manager, Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPTs), functional disciplines, and other program managers, to achieve the overall objectives. In addition, the Program Manager will be responsible for regular updates to the GTFA Model Integrated Program Team (MIPT) / Integrated Program Management Team (IPMT) and general support of the GTFA leadership team.

• Establish Program Level 1 milestones for CIPTs and support groups to achieve program goals
• Achieve program milestones and select financial metrics: Engineering and Development (E&D), Material Authorization Memos (MAMs), Capital Expenditure (CapEx), Excess & Obsolete Development material
• Identify program risks, define and implement mitigation plans.
• Development, flight test and production engine support.
• Coordinate with International Aero Engines (IAE) partners on tasks, budgets, and milestone deliveries
• Provide regular updates on overall progress to plan, risks, and mitigation actions to GTFA MIPT / IPMT
• Lead medium to long-term (multi-year / 2-3 year) projects and planning
• Involves a wide range of difficult & complex problem solving
• Recommend functional strategies
• Apply strong interpersonal and communication skills to cultivate, maintain and expand effective working relationships.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of program management, engineering, or aftermarket experience; OR Master’s Degree with 10 years of experience as outlined
• Direct experience with program execution and budget management

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience leading teams to effectively manage tasks across multiple cross‑functional departments
• Engineering, program office, aftermarket, or fleet management experience
• Ability to drive organizational effectiveness through goal‑setting aligned with business objectives
• Ability to effectively communicate, build relationships, gain influence and affect change across complex business interfaces at all levels of the organization

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for 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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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