Program Business Manager, MSEN (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Scholarship program

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Business Manager for the MSEN Engineering organization in the Engine Programs team. You will serve as a strategic financial and operational partner, driving integration, analysis, and reporting of cost and schedule data with engineering leadership to ensure robust budget management and accurate forecasting.

You will partner with CAMs and Program Offices to develop accurate budget estimates, support new proposals, and monitor monthly variances

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in Engineering, Program Management, Business, or Finance.
• Active U.S. government-issued security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the integration, analysis, and reporting of complex cost and schedule data for CIPTs.
• Prepare and deliver Cost, Schedule, Manpower, and EVM metrics for governance.
• Collaborate with CAMs and Program Offices to develop budget estimates and track variances.
• Oversee manpower process by tracking staffing and outsourcing versus milestones.
• Identify cost/schedule risks and opportunities; communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Earned Value Management

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-29 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.

Pratt & Whitney’s MSEN Engineering organization is seeking a self-motivated, disciplined, and detail-oriented Business Manager to join our Engine Programs team. In this role, you will serve as a strategic financial and operational partner, driving the integration, analysis, and reporting of cost and schedule data. You will collaborate directly with engineering leadership to ensure robust budget management, accurate forecasting, and seamless execution across major Engine Modules.

What You Will Do:

• Own the integration, analysis, and reporting of complex cost and schedule data for engineering Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPT), ensuring leads have the visibility needed to manage tasks and budgets effectively.
• Play a critical role in preparing, analyzing, and delivering high-quality Cost, Schedule, Manpower, and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics required for rigorous program governance.
• Partner closely with individual engineering Control Account Managers (CAMs) and Program Offices to develop accurate budget estimates, support new proposals, and track monthly variance.
• Oversee the manpower process by tracking staffing levels, measuring outsourcing initiatives, and aligning resource allocation with program milestones.
• Proactively identify, quantify, and communicate cost/schedule risks and opportunities to stakeholders, ensuring performance metrics and program timelines are consistently met.

Travel Requirement: Up to 10%, Domestic.

What You Will Learn:

This role provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity to broaden your skills and advance your career in Engineering Leadership, Engineering Finance, Program Finance, or Program Management. It offers hands‑on experience, cross‑functional exposure, and development in key program execution disciplines.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in Engineering, Program Management, Business, or Finance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration, or an MBA, demonstrating advanced competency in technical or business disciplines.
• An Active U.S. government‑issued security clearance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP by producing accurate analyses, reports, and presentations that support program decision‑making.
• Applied strong analytical, problem‑solving, and trending skills to identify insights, recommend actions, and resolve issues within established timelines.
• Delivered results by driving tasks to completion, collaborating effectively across functions and levels of management to meet program objectives.
• Utilized continuous improvement principles, clear communication, and relationship‑building skills to enhance processes, strengthen team alignment, and support Program Management toolsets and concepts.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

• 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.

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.

Company Overview

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.

Department / Segment Overview

Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN): The MSEN Engineering organization is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, as well as nacelles for commercial and military engine models. Technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, System Modeling, Mechanical Design analysis for bearings, gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems.