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Job Description
Job Description At RTX, the world 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. Join Pratt & Whitney as a Business Manager within our Mechanical Systems, Externals & Nacelles (MSEN) division. In this high-visibility leadership role, you will head a high-impact team dedicated to driving operational excellence across budget management, strategic outsourcing, workforce planning, and overhead reporting. If you are looking to combine your financial acumen with strong leadership in a dynamic aerospace environment, this position offers the perfect launchpad for accelerated career growth into executive Finance or Program Management.
What You Will Do:
Collaborate with MSEN executives and Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) leaders to deliver business outcomes for Commercial and Military programs, managing budgets, staffing, productivity tracking, and overhead reporting with accuracy and timeliness. Direct a team of CIPT business managers to integrate, analyze, and report cost, earned value, and productivity data, ensuring actionable insights for engineering leaders. Align business needs across executives, directors, managers, and CIPT leaders to drive organizational efficiency and program success. Build team capability through effective assignments, hiring decisions, and tailored development plans that enhance performance and career growth. Oversee monthly budget and staffing reports for the MSEN global workforce, conducting internal reviews to ensure accuracy and integration. Lead staffing and productivity gap-closure strategies, manage outsource Statements of Work (SOWs), and ensure compliance with global workforce standards. Implement business process and tool enhancements, while benchmarking with Finance and Engineering Business Strategy teams to strengthen outcomes and support MSEN's long-term success.
What You Will Learn:
Hands-on experience leading a team of business managers to deliver measurable program outcomes. Develop skills in budget management, staffing analysis, productivity tracking, and overhead reporting. Gain exposure to working directly with executives, directors, managers, and engineering leaders across MSEN. Build knowledge in managing outsource Statements of Work (SOWs) and coordinating across global sites. Strengthen capabilities in hiring, team development, and implementing process improvements that drive efficiency.
Qualifications You Must Have:
A Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, or Accounting, and 10 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 7 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes business, financial, and/or accounting function experience.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Proven ability to interpret data, identify trends, and solve complex business problems. Prior experience managing projects with measurable results, demonstrating strong organizational and execution skills. Track record of working effectively across teams, functions, and levels of leadership. Ability to self-direct improvements in business processes and tools to meet evolving organizational needs. Demonstrated capability to adapt strategies quickly and align with changing business priorities.
What We Offer:
Eligible for Relocation.
This position is classified as:
Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 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. What We Are Looking For A Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, or Accounting, and 10 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 7 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes business, financial, and/or accounting function experience. Proven ability to interpret data, identify trends, and solve complex business problems. Prior experience managing projects with measurable results, demonstrating strong organizational and execution skills. Track record of working effectively across teams, functions, and levels of leadership. Ability to self-direct improvements in business processes and tools to meet evolving organizational needs. Demonstrated capability to adapt strategies quickly and align with changing business priorities. Job Details Function Corporate Sub-Function Project Management Level Professional Work Type Onsite Contract Full-Time Location East Hartford, United States Job
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