Strategic Programs Sustainment Director (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 176,000 - 352,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Strategic Program Sustainment Director to manage the sustainment network and drive program objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with various teams to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency while maintaining a focus on results and developing talent.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 14+ years of gas turbine engine experience required.
• Active U.S. government issued security clearance needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage sustainment network and contract execution.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Set objectives and manage performance for programs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The Strategic Program Sustainment Director is one of the key positions within the Military Development Strategic Program Management Office. This position is responsible for managing the sustainment network including defining requirements for the MRO strategy, contract execution and customer requirements. The sustainment director will execute the vision and strategy for the IPMT.

The Sustainment Program Director should be a take-charge, pull-the-team-together leader who can recognize and diagnose big problems and develop creative solutions with a sense of urgency. As a key leader, this person should be analytical, strategic, and a customer-focused thinker who will set expectations within his/her team and drive accountability.

The Sustainment Director position offers the opportunity to positively impact the future of sustainment of military development programs and to directly impact Military Engines and P&W financials. This position will work with all major organizations within P&W and will work closely with various organizations within our military development network.

A successful candidate will have the ability to build trust and strong working relationships with customers, partners and internal organizations, especially Manufacturing, Engineering, Engine Center and Sustainment operations. Creating a shared vision, focus on results, customer focus, business judgment and developing talent are key competencies for this position.

What You Will Do:

• Set up a sustainment organization for Strategic programs
• Define the network and employees required to support the enterprise
• Propose and negotiate contract requirements to support the network
• Set objectives for the program and manage performance
• Align the program objectives with P&W Sustainment objectives
• Translate sustainment requirements into program objectives as we as define what is required to execute the contract.
• Ensure sustainment program critical issues are identified, communicated, elevated, and acted on in a timely fashion through the appropriate IPMT processes and channels.
• Collaborate with internal functional organizations (Engineering, Contracts, Legal, Finance, Integrated Customer Solutions, Global Trade, Customer Support Engineering, and Operations including the Module Center Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain and Quality), as well as external customers, to ensure sustainment support for related contract requirements.
• Interface with customers to determine future needs and focus internal support necessary to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Utilize Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) principles and a continuous improvement mindset to improve the efficiency of internal and external processes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of gas turbine engine experience; or an advanced degree with 12+ years of similar experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related degree is preferred. MBA would be a benefit.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at all levels within P&W and customer organizations.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Must be a self-starter who embodies program management principles and demonstrates solid initiative taking.

Learn More & Apply Now!:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.
• Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

The salary range for this role is 176,000 USD - 352,000 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.

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