F135 PMO – Production Delivery Manager (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX company, is seeking a senior Program Manager to join the Program Management Office in a primarily onsite role in the US. You will coordinate production delivery planning, manage risks, and support contract negotiations with major defense partners.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in engineering or related field and at least 8 years of PM/Contracts/Operations experience, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Engineering or other Technical Field preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of Program Management, Contracts, or Operations experience required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO coordination with the P&W Product Delivery Center on production delivery planning, status, risk identification, and recovery mitigation efforts.
• Support PDC to complete and document engines sales in support of production delivery execution.
• Lead regular coordination activity with Lockheed Martin to assess, communicate, and mitigate Air Vehicle Propulsion supportability risks.
• Create and update presentation material as required to status production deliveries to senior program leadership.
• Direct engagement with Joint Program Office and DCMA to support contract negotiations and delivery of production hardware and engines.
• Travel is no more than 10%.

Skills

Program Management

Contracts

Operations

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-13

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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. In this role, the successful candidate will work closely with key stakeholders from various functional organizations to execute F135 production requirements, report production progress, and maintain historical databases. Strong communication skills are required. This role will require meeting deadlines in a dynamic, fast paced business environment while evaluating progress to objectives and modifying or defining additional actions to achieve the desired improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong teamworking skills, ambition and the ability to work well under pressure.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the Program Management Office (PMO) coordination with the P&W Product Delivery Center (PDC) on production delivery planning, status, risk identification, and recovery mitigation efforts
• Support PDC to complete and document engines sales in support of production delivery execution
• Lead regular coordination activity with Lockheed Martin to assess, communicate, and mitigate Air Vehicle Propulsion supportability risks
• Create and update presentation material as required to status production deliveries to senior program leadership
• Direct engagement with Joint Program Office and DCMA to support contract negotiations and delivery of production hardware and engines
• Travel is no more than 10%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BA/BS degree in Engineering or other Technical Field preferred
• A minimum of 8 years of Program Management, Contracts, or Operations experience required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proficiency with Microsoft tools such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Prior F135 operations or program office experience
• Experience interfacing with external customers

This position is classified as: Onsite

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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