Sr. Manager, Program Performance Operational Excellence (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); East Hartford (CT); In loco; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

RTX is seeking a Sr. Manager, Performance Operational Excellence, Strategic Military Development, to drive efficiency across military development programs.

You will align resources, priorities, and communications, acting as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director and coordinating cross-functional teams. In this role, you will manage IPMT rhythms, support senior communications, and provide data-driven decision support.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering, finance, business, political science, or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, MPA, or related) with relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, military programs, or government contracting is expected.

Mansioni

• Develop and communicate the military development strategic agenda with senior leadership.
• Coordinate planning, execution, and monitoring of key initiatives to meet business objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional integration across engineering, program management, operations, supply chain, finance, and government relations.

Conoscenze

Program management

Operations leadership

Strategic planning

Defense procurement processes

Security clearance

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in engineering/finance/business/political science

Advanced degree (MBA/MS/MPA or related)

Descrizione del lavoro

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: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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 on 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.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Manager, Performance Operational Excellence, Strategic Military Development, will play a critical role in driving organizational efficiency and ensuring the successful execution of key strategic initiatives across military development programs. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director and act as a central integrator for cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment of resources, priorities, and communication to support program goals.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with executive and program leadership to develop, communicate, and manage the military development strategic agenda.


• Lead and coordinate the planning, execution, and monitoring of key initiatives to deliver results aligned with business objectives.


• Facilitate cross-functional integration across engineering, program management, operations, supply chain, finance, and government relations.


• Manage organizational Integrated Program Management Team (IPMT) operating rhythms, including staff meetings, business reviews, governance forums, and strategic planning cycles.


• Support senior-level communications, including presentations, customer briefings, internal communications, and executive reports.


• Provide decision support through analysis, scenario planning, and synthesis of complex information.


• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational performance and organizational effectiveness.


• Serve as a central coordination point for internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring timely issue resolution and escalation.- Support workforce planning, organizational health activities, and talent development initiatives within Military Development.


• Maintain awareness of Department of Defense priorities, acquisition pathways, and emerging military needs to inform strategy and program direction.


• Perform IPMT administrative tasks with attention to detail, including managing calendars, preparing meeting agendas, and coordinating logistics.


• Manage incoming and outgoing communications efficiently and confidentially, ensuring timely responses and appropriate action.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, business, political science, or a related discipline and a minimum of 10 years of experience in aerospace, defense, military programs, or government contracting., or an advanced degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.


• Experience in program management, operations leadership, or strategic planning roles.


• Experience with Department of Defense procurement processes, military customer environments, and development/acquisition lifecycles.-Experience using financial, scheduling, and performance management tools.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional teams.


• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, MPA, or related field).


• Experience supporting senior leaders or serving as a chief of staff in technical, defense, or government environments.


• Experience in change management, organizational design, or enterprise-level process optimization.


• Familiarity with workforce planning and talent development initiatives in a military or defense context.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production an