Program Planning Manager - Onsite

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Program Management, Planning & Scheduling Manager in Tucson, AZ. This role involves developing and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for programs, ensuring compliance with requirements, and mentoring junior planners.

The ideal candidate will typically hold a Bachelor's Degree alongside a strong background in program planning or project management with at least 8 years of experience. Key responsibilities include performance analysis and maintaining budgetary compliance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 8 years of Program Planning or Scheduling or Project Management experience.
• Experience using scheduling software such as MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, or similar.
• Experience developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and/or evaluating critical paths and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in MS Project.
• Ensure the IMS is compliant with government customer requirements.
• Lead and conduct detailed performance capture and analysis of the IMS.

Skills

Program Planning or Scheduling

Project Management

MS Project

Earned Value Management System

Agile Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Open Plan

Milestones Professional Software

Job description

Program Management, Planning & Scheduling Manager

Date Posted: 2026-06-15

Location: Tucson, AZ

Position Type: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in MS Project, based on requirements and scope provided by the customer.
• Detail plan and maintain the IMS throughout the program’s lifecycle that incorporates contractual and programmatic changes into the IMS to maintain realistic, current contract schedule baselines.
• Ensure the IMS is compliant with government customer requirements throughout all program phases.
• Ensure the IMS is resource loaded for applicable scope with target budgets and demonstrates thorough cost and schedule integration.
• Lead and conduct detailed performance capture and analysis of the IMS and supporting documents to ensure quality, completeness and compliance.
• Support EAC and LRE processes as they relate to the Program IMS.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the Program Master Phasing Schedule using Milestones Professional Software.
• Mentor and train junior planners.
• Maintain eligibility for a U.S. government issued security clearance (DoD Secret).

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 8 years of Program Planning or Scheduling or Project Management experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Experience using scheduling software such as MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, or similar.
• Experience developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and/or evaluating critical paths and workflows.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• Experience in Agile planning and execution.
• Experience leading planning effort on a program with external EV reporting and DFARS EV clause invoked.
• Experience with DCMA and JSA audit.
• Experience with integration of subcontractors and operations into program plans, schedules and financial tracking.

Benefits

• 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.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs as applicable.

Salary

107,500 USD – 204,500 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.