Senior Additive Manufacturing Project Manager (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Iowa; On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Senior Project Manager for additive manufacturing programs. You will lead complex projects from quotation through production, ensuring schedule, cost, and quality objectives are met.

Collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations is essential to align technology development with TRL milestones. The role requires a STEM degree plus 5+ years of experience (or an advanced degree with 3+ years), strong leadership, and

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 5+ years experience, or an advanced STEM degree with 3+ years experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects in manufacturing.
• Strong stakeholder relationships and execution focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large additive manufacturing projects from quote to production.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations.
• Define scope with customers and stakeholders and manage timelines.
• Monitor performance with EV management and manage risks.
• Prepare executive updates and dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

STEM degree (BS/MS) or Advanced degree

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-WEST DES MOINES-811 ~ 811 4th St ~ 4TH Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

What You Will Do

Lead and manage large, complex additive manufacturing projects from quotation phase through production introduction, ensuring successful execution of scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives. Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, resource strategies, and execution roadmaps while identifying opportunities for improvement. Direct and coordinate cross-functional project teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, and administrative functions. Drive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to align technology development efforts with Additive Manufacturing Research & Development Technology Readiness Level (TRL) objectives. Partner with customers and stakeholders to define project scope, clarify requirements, establish timelines, and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle. Develop engineering estimates, proposals, project schedules, and execution strategies that identify dependencies, deliverables, milestones, and critical paths. Monitor project performance using Earned Value (EV) management methods to track schedule and budget performance. Identify project risks, opportunities, and potential roadblocks while developing proactive mitigation plans and driving resolution. Track project progress, remove obstacles, and maintain clear communication with leadership, customers, and project stakeholders. Document project changes, delays, scope adjustments, and key decisions to maintain alignment and ensure successful execution. Forecast project revenue, monitor costs, and perform monthly project financial reviews to optimize profitability and meet business objectives. Prepare executive-level project updates, dashboards, and presentations for leadership review.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence, collaboration, and strong stakeholder relationships while driving project execution in advanced manufacturing environments. Qualifications

Qualifications We Prefer

Proven experience managing complex engineering, manufacturing, technology development, or production launch projects, with expertise in additive manufacturing processes, including metal additive manufacturing and transitioning technologies into production. Ability to translate technical requirements, customer needs, and business objectives into clear project plans, execution strategies, and deliverables. Experience managing project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths using tools such as Microsoft Project. Experience applying Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) to monitor project performance, cost, and schedule alignment. Experience in production manufacturing environments with an understanding of operational processes, quality requirements, and continuous improvement practices. Strong risk and opportunity management skills with the ability to identify challenges, develop mitigation strategies, and drive resolution. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining focus on priorities and outcomes. Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a proactive approach to solving technical and business challenges. PMP certification preferred.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

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. 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.

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.