Scientific Program Manager Jobs in Lansing, MI (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MI-LANSING-PLANT 1 ~ 5640 Enterprise Dr ~ PLANT 1

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ ​ The company will seek an export authorization for this role, if required. RTX must be able to obtain and maintain the U.S. export authorization.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

What You Will Do:

• Lead overall program execution to achieve cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives.

• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved.

• Maintain workload forecasts and resource plans across multiple programs to optimize capacity and staffing.

• Coordinate closely with customers to communicate program status, manage expectations, resolve issues, and support contract execution.

• Identify, assess, and track program risks and opportunities while developing effective mitigation plans.

• Monitor program performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and executive dashboards.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to ensure successful program execution.

• Support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and earned value reporting where applicable.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and standardize business processes across the organization.

• Develop and implement automated reporting and workflow solutions using:

  • Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas and dashboards)

  • VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)

  • Microsoft PowerBI Microsoft SharePoint

  • Microsoft Power Automate

What You Will Learn

• Program & Project Management

• Project planning and scheduling

• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

• Critical path and milestones

• Resource allocation

• Cost and schedule management

• Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Manufacturing processes

• Supply-chain management

• Quality assurance

• Production planning

• Lean and continuous improvement

• Supplier management

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Coordination, Business Operations or Engineering ideally within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industry; OR Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex programs simultaneously including coordinating directly with customers and internal cross-functional teams, project scheduling, resource planning, workload forecasting, and risk management.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, and data analysis.

• Experience developing automation solutions using VBA, Power BI, SharePoint, and Power Automate.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related technical field.

• Project Management Certification such as PMP or equivalent

• Aftermarket Aerospace and Overhaul and Repair (MRO) industry experience.
  Working knowledge of Pratt & Whitney shop practices, quality standards, processes and procedures

• Experience within FAA, AS9100, or aerospace quality environments.

• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as SAP.

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial performance reporting.

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma, QCPC and RCCA).

• Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers.

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 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.

Learn more & apply today!

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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