Technical program manager Jobs in Hartford, CT

Date Posted:

2026-03-24

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

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 F135 International Sustainment organization is responsible for leading teams in the execution of Performance Based Logistics contracts and providing propulsion system Logistics Program Management support for international fleets. As the primary sustainment interface for the propulsion system to Japan, the Logistics Program Manager (LPM) integrates the efforts of the internal support organizations (Production, Site Activation, Supply Chain Management, Customer Support Engineering, Support Equipment Operations, Fleet Management, etc.) to ensure readiness of Japanese Air Self Defense Force F135 fleet, that all aspects of fleet operations are sustained to the highest quality standards, and that all Japan-unique and Global Sustainment Solution requirements are met.

What You Will Do:

• Provide logistics support and collaborate with the Customer from flight line interface and deployment support to sustainment performance, as well as collaborate regularly with the onsite Field Service Engineers (FSE) for issues and requirements at the unit level
• Evaluate and manage Japan-specific business metrics, operational metrics, forecasts and fleet management plans for retrofits and modifications
• Independently able to anticipate, understand, and act on strategic customer problems or concerns and assist in development and implementation of new / improved processes, policies, standards or operational plans in support of the Customer Sustainment strategy
• Provide written and verbal briefs/communications to internal & external stakeholders to status health and sustainability of the Japan fleet propulsion systems
• Lead and influence Japan-specific IPTs to coordinate process execution with internal functional departments across the value stream (CSE, Engineering, SE, in-Country FSEs/team, SCM, fleet management, etc.)
• Conduct program management through Earned Value Management System of budget and performance.
• Integrate the external stakeholders to ensure Japan-specific Programmatic readiness and seamless sustainment solution (F-35 Joint Program Office, JASDF, JMOD, Lockheed Martin, etc.)
• Travel: up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Logistics or Management disciplines
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, customer communications, engineering, and/or logistics required.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• An advanced degree in a related field preferred and minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Prior International service experience preferred
• Executive-level written and oral communication skills
• Familiar with technical and logistics field support processes, and engine maintenance practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including leadership and the ability to communicate at all levels, as well as the capability to prioritize tasks and plan effectively.
• Familiarity with Global Trade Compliance/Export requirements and strong CORE leadership are desirable.
• Experience with the F135 program

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

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.

For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.