Program Manager Contract Jobs in Wethersfield, CT

Date Posted:

2026-08-10

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:

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

The role of the F135 International Depot Program Manager is one that will use self-initiative and judgment to identify problems and provide planning and guidance for F135 Maintenance Management. You will be responsible for overseeing the programmatic supplier relationship between P&W and the depot’s respective Product Support Provider (PSP) with respect to meeting all contractual requirements. You will team with other P&W value streams to achieve F135 Program goals.

What You Will Do

• Represent the customer to both the PW and PSP teams supporting the respective depot

• Provide program management direction to a large cross-functional team of experienced team leaders, overseeing customer contract requirements to ensure quality and consistency in solving site issues

• Contact key stakeholders to resolve constraints and establish the appropriate improvement plans for contractual performance

• Responsible for maintaining quality and consistency of service by documenting and identifying trends in customer and supplier service needs

• Manage statement of work and optimize strategies to efficiently meet contractual requirements

• Ownership of financial commitments such as Purchase Order placement and invoicing from the PSP and ensure site’s contract budgetary needs are communicated and worked with the Control Account Managers

• Review annual cost proposals based on workload for reasonableness and drive negotiation discussions for both the prime contract and with the PSP

• Provide supervisory oversight of the site’s Depot Engine Manager

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Engineering, Management, or Technical degree

• 10 years of combined program management, leadership, and/or technical experience or an Advanced degree with 7 years of combined program management, leadership, and/or technical experience

• 5 years experience with propulsion experience

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. (DoD) clearance

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strength in communication and leadership (verbal, written, and presentation)

• Adaptability and ability to prioritize in a dynamic work environment

• Problem solving skills (drive data-based solutions)

• Focus on results (meet customer and business needs)

• Familiarity with the F135 Production/Depot level maintenance

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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