Senior Program Manager – Air Dominance (Onsite, Tucson)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, is seeking a senior program manager for onsite work in Tucson, AZ to lead the Global Air Dominance program. You will guide development, production, and sustainment teams to meet contractual, financial, technical, and schedule commitments.

You will direct IPTs and cross-product teams, manage the full lifecycle, develop the IMS, and lead customer engagements. The role emphasizes risk management, proposal leadership, and international pursuits in a

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 10 years in program management OR an advanced degree with at least 7 years of experience.
• Experience leading large, complex, cross-functional programs with direct customer interaction.
• Experience preparing and managing EACs, program reviews, IMS, and lifecycle program artifacts.
• Experience with risk and opportunity management, IPDS processes, and program financial management.
• Ability to present effectively to senior leadership and customers in both technical and programmatic domains.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful execution of Global Air Dominance program in partnership with development, production, and sustainment programs, ensuring delivery to contractual, financial, technical, and schedule commitments.
• Provide leadership and direction to IPTs and cross-product teams, driving accountability, team health, and alignment to program and mission objectives.
• Manage full lifecycle program execution including baseline development, staffing plans, EVMS compliance, program reviews, and delivery milestones.
• Develop, maintain, and report on the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance objectives.
• Lead all customer engagement activities, fostering strong relationships and ensuring consistent communication, alignment, and program performance.
• Own development and delivery of proposal artifacts including BOEs, bids, gates, negotiation strategy, and cost-volume compliance for both domestic and international pursuits.
• Support growth initiatives by identifying new opportunities, shaping customer requirements, and contributing to the portfolio strategy.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

EVMS

IPDS

Proposal leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Tools

EVMS

IMS scheduling tools

Job description

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, is seeking a senior program manager for onsite work in Tucson, AZ to lead the Global Air Dominance program. You will guide development, production, and sustainment teams to meet contractual, financial, technical, and schedule commitments.

You will direct IPTs and cross-product teams, manage the full lifecycle, develop the IMS, and lead customer engagements. The role emphasizes risk management, proposal leadership, and international pursuits in a