Associate Director, Program Management

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Program Manager in Aurora, CO, onsite, to lead and manage complex aerospace programs. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance, and maintaining strong customer relations with the government and internal stakeholders.

The candidate should have 12+ years of relevant experience or 10+ with an advanced degree, strong program tools proficiency, and active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience, or an Advanced Degree with related field.
• Experience with cost, schedule and technical performance management.
• External & Internal customer exposure experience.
• Knowledge of agile lifecycle and new product development.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and growing a trusted customer partnership and primary interface with the COTR/Customer PM.
• Drive a positive team culture to meet program objectives on schedule and at cost.
• Communicate program status and corrective actions promptly.
• Partner across enterprise to capture new business and ensure execution success.
• Present program status using EVMS, IMS/IMP, risk management and forecasts.

Skills

EVMS

IMP

IMS

Agile

MS Office

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Tools

EVMS

IMP

IMS

Risk Management

Job description

Position

Program Manager

Location: US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75

Job Type: Onsite

Company Overview

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. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Program Responsibilities

• Establishing and growing a trusted partnership with the customer counterpart and be the primary interface with the COTR/Customer PM.
• Drive a positive team culture to motivate the team to achieve program objectives on schedule and at cost.
• Clearly communicate program status and any corrective actions in a timely fashion.
• Partnering at multiple levels within enterprise to capture new business and ensure execution success.
• Presenting program status utilizing business and project management tools and procedures including Agile metrics, EVMS, IMS/IMP, Risk Management, Financial Forecasts and EAC required program statuses.

Key Qualifications – Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management.
• External & Internal customer exposure experience.
• Knowledge of agile lifecycle and new product development.
• The ability to coordinate and manage cross-functional teams of people and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, team members and partners.
• Proven high proficiency experience in MS Office Suite.
• An active and in-scope TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required for consideration.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Key Qualifications – Preferred

• Management of metrics, dashboard creation and clear reporting skills.
• A high aptitude for problem solving, particularly where negotiations in priorities are concerned.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure in a busy environment.
• Experience in a process driven environment, working to recognized standards or regulations.

Salary

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.

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.

Eligibility

U.S. citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: TS/SCI. Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1.

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.

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.