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RTX Corporation

Director, Special Technology Programs

RTX Corporation, East Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06118


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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

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

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) GATORWORKS is a business established within Pratt & Whitney’s (P&W) Military Engines Business Unit (BU). GW’s vision is to design and implement an agile, lean and fast-paced product development environment which combines the discipline and technical rigor of P&W with the efficiency of a small business. GW’s mission is to deliver innovative new technologies, products, and services in half the traditional cost and lead-time. Where practicable, GW leverages the resources, processes, and procedures of P&W.

The director will lead GATORWORKS Special Technology Programs and will be responsible for the business P&L - identifying technology, developing strategy, expanding customer/industry partnerships, and delivering through program execution the propulsion solutions and technology that will differentiate P&W Military Engines portfolio into the future.

Job Description:

Manage the STP P&L, $50M-100M annually

Lead the STP Integrated Program Management Team (IPMT)

Owner/leader of multiple classified programs, facilities, and systems in both P&W CT and FL locations.

Primary Point of Contact (POC) for multiple Government offices

Primary POC and relationship manager for multiple aircraft prime contractors

Owner of Pratt & Whitney discretionary plans for survivability technology and technology roadmaps/plans

Participate in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes including coordinating preparations of proposals, business plans, work statements, operating budgets, specifications and financial and business terms of contracts

Develop new business and expand current business

Provide executive level briefings for internal and external customers

Identify and react to program obstacles/problems and create solutions, such as re-allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications

Manage a multi-functional program team

A familiarity and working knowledge of survivability technologies is critical.

Experience is required in the areas of propulsion system integration along with a working knowledge of inlet, turbomachinery, and exhaust system functionality

Responsible for review of military related invention disclosure and owner of a classified patent review process

Familiarity and experience with working in a classified environment and handling classified materials is critical.

A reasonable amount of business travel is expected as work must be conducted in person, position is expected to be 100% in the office

Basic Qualification:

BS Degree in Engineering or Business

14 years of broad technical and program management experience

Strong propulsion &/or survivability technology background

Knowledge of aircraft or engine Low Observable technology, stealth and associated capabilities

Knowledge of jet engine architectures, performance and support

Candidate must be a US citizen and must have a security clearance as the position will involve working on classified programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to work and motivate internal/external customers and cross-disciplinary team members

Requires advanced business knowledge, general management and leadership capability to lead business or functional teams.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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