Patriot Product Line Project Lead

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term incentive compensation

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Project Lead for the GEM-T Missile Integrated Product Team in Andover, MA. The role involves leading program management plans and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include risk management, progress tracking, and leading cross-functional initiatives. Benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive insurance plans, and various employee support programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in Engineering, Finance, Operations, Quality, or Supply Chain.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of program management plans for the GEM-T Missile product line.
• Coordinate across multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Implement monitoring systems for project progress and risk management.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Microsoft tools

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Project Lead – Patriot GEM‑T Missile Integrated Product Team (IPT)

Location: Andover, MA. Role is onsite. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of program management plans, processes, metrics, and tools for the GEM‑T Missile product line.
• Coordinate across multiple stakeholders, including GEM‑T Missile Sub‑IPTs, Product Line Execution Lead, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering Cross Product Teams (CPTs), IPT Leadership, and Program Management team.
• Maintain IPT cadence to ensure contract and company requirements, deliverables, and reporting are met using EVMS, IPDS, PRISM, etc.
• Support new and sustaining business activities such as proposals, ARs, and strategic planning with a focus on product‑line optimization, affordability, and continuous production.
• Lead multiple cross‑functional initiatives for production, capacity, and process improvement.
• Develop and maintain project plans, track progress against milestones, and proactively manage risks and issues.
• Support and drive CORE initiatives, partnering with functional teams to advance continuous improvement efforts.
• Own product‑line alignment to RTX Systems requirements, including RLPM inputs, reviews, and deliverables.
• Implement and monitor an effective action‑item tracking system to ensure complete and timely closure of action items.
• Provide regular, structured updates to leadership on project status, risks, and priorities.
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level summaries, status updates, and briefing materials.
• Lead recurring and ad‑hoc meetings to drive actions, decisions, and accountability.

Qualifications

• University degree (or equivalent experience) with minimum 8years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with minimum 5years of experience.
• Experience in Engineering, Finance, Operations, Quality, or Supply Chain.
• Experience working on cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in program or project management.
• Experience with Microsoft tools.
• Program Management Level‑6 certification (or ability to achieve within 6 months) preferred.
• Strong communication, influence, collaboration, and presentation skills with internal and external customers.
• Familiarity with FMS & DCS contracts.
• CORE Professional certification (or ability to gain).
• Expected to support domestic and international travel as needed.

Benefits

• Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term & 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.
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs (dependent on level and collective agreement).

EEO Statement

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.