Program Manager, Site & Depot Activation

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

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.