Associate Director GTFA (Onsite)
Quick Summary
This is a rare and unique opportunity to lead and enhance your experience in the development phase of a commercial engine program which plays a critical role in Pratt & Whitney’s future.
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.
Requirements
~1 min readBachelor’s Degree and 12 years of program management, engineering, or aftermarket experience; OR Master’s Degree with 10 years of experience as outlined
Direct experience with program execution and budget management
Experience leading teams to effectively manage tasks across multiple cross-functional departments
Engineering, program office, aftermarket, or fleet management experience
Ability to drive organizational effectiveness through goal-setting aligned with business objectives
Ability to effectively communicate, build relationships, gain influence and affect change across complex business interfaces at all levels of the organization
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.
Responsibilities
~2 min readThis is a rare and unique opportunity to lead and enhance your experience in the development phase of a commercial engine program which plays a critical role in Pratt & Whitney’s future.
One of the key elements of success for the 30K program is to ensure we deliver on the execution of the GTF Advantage (GTFA) development program, FAR33 airworthiness certification and entry into service while achieving all job ticket metric requirements. To support this objective, the GTFA program is seeking a Program Manager to lead segments of the overall plan while driving execution.
The Program Manager will work collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, Finance, GTFA model manager, Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPTs), functional disciplines, and other program managers, to achieve the overall objectives. In addition, the Program Manager will be responsible for regular updates to the GTFA Model Integrated Program Team (MIPT) / Integrated Program Management Team (IPMT) and general support of the GTFA leadership team.
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Establish Program Level 1 milestones for CIPTs and support groups to achieve program goals
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Achieve program milestones and select financial metrics: Engineering and Development (E&D), Material Authorization Memos (MAMs), Capital Expenditure (CapEx), Excess & Obsolete Development material
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Identify program risks, define and implement mitigation plans.
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Development, flight test and production engine support.
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Coordinate with International Aero Engines (IAE) partners on tasks, budgets, and milestone deliveries
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Provide regular updates on overall progress to plan, risks, and mitigation actions to GTFA MIPT / IPMT
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Lead medium to long-term (multi-year / 2-3 year) projects and planning
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Involves a wide range of difficult & complex problem solving
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Recommend functional strategies
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Apply strong interpersonal and communication skills to cultivate, maintain and expand effective working relationships.
About the Role
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Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 18, 2026
- First seen
- October 4, 2026
- Last seen
- October 5, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 1
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 24%
- Scored at
- October 5, 2026
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