F135 Sustainment Site and Depot Activation Program Manager (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford is seeking a senior program manager to drive the execution of site and depot activation sustainment contracts, ensuring cost, schedule and technical performance goals are met.

You will lead planning, budgeting, manpower allocation, and execution, coordinate with Finance, Contracts, and the BCAoE, and serve as the primary interface with customers to manage risks and opportunities. A DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Logistics or Management disciplines required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, customer communications, engineering, and/or logistics required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of site and depot activation sustainment contracts from initiation to closeout, ensuring delivery meets cost, schedule, and technical performance goals.
• Lead program planning, forecasting, budgeting, manpower allocation, and execution to fulfill contract requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with internal teams—such as Finance, Contracts, and the Business Acquisition Center of Excellence—to foster process improvements and align initiatives.
• Serve as the primary interface with external customers, IPMT leadership, and stakeholders to manage risks, identify opportunities, and ensure contract success.
• Oversee contract communications, deliverables, and reporting requirements, including Financial EACs, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate agility and adaptability by focusing on outcomes, leveraging an iterative approach, and responding effectively to shifting priorities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS in Engineering, Logistics or Management

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-08-10

Country: United States of America

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

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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:

• Drive the execution of site and depot activation sustainment contracts from initiation to closeout, ensuring delivery meets cost, schedule, and technical performance goals.
• Lead program planning, forecasting, budgeting, manpower allocation, and execution to fulfill contract requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with internal teams—such as Finance, Contracts, and the Business Acquisition Center of Excellence—to foster process improvements and align initiatives.
• Serve as the primary interface with external customers, IPMT leadership, and stakeholders to manage risks, identify opportunities, and ensure contract success.
• Oversee contract communications, deliverables, and reporting requirements, including Financial EACs, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate agility and adaptability by focusing on outcomes, leveraging an iterative approach, and responding effectively to shifting priorities.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Logistics or Management disciplines required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, customer communications, engineering, and/or logistics required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Project Management, general business management and/or strategic planning experience
• Familiar with earned value management
• Knowledge of propulsion life cycle cost
• Ability to assess and process business needs quickly.
• Able to think logically and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including leadership and the ability to communicate at all levels, as well as the capability to prioritize tasks and plan effectively.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.