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Pratt & Whitney · 3 hours ago

F135 Sustainment Logistics Program Manager–Poland (Onsite)

East Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Pratt & Whitney is a leader in aerospace manufacturing, seeking a F135 Sustainment Logistics Program Manager to support the Polish Air Force's F135 fleet. The role involves managing customer expectations, providing logistics support, and leading internal teams to ensure the highest quality standards in fleet operations.

Aviation & Aerospace

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage Customer expectations and priorities, advocating for their perspectives and sustainment needs during requirements definition, plan development, contracting, and identifying funding to meet Customer-unique requirements

Provide logistics support and collaborate with the Customer from flight line interface to sustainment performance

Evaluate and manage Customer-specific business metrics, operational metrics, forecasts and fleet management plans for retrofits and modifications

Be independently able to anticipate, understand, and act on strategic Customer problems or concerns

Provide written and verbal briefs/communications to internal & external stakeholders to status health and sustainability of the Polish Air Force fleet propulsion systems

Lead and influence Poland-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. ) as well as collaborate regularly with the onsite Field Service Engineer (FSE) for issues and requirements at the Unit level

Conduct program management through Earned Value Management System of budget and performance

Integrate the external stakeholders to ensure Poland-specific Programmatic readiness and seamless sustainment solution (F-35 Joint Program Office, Poland Ministry of National Defense, Lockheed Martin, etc.)

Occasional overtime and working outside of core business hours (due to time zone differences) may be required to meet Program objectives and Customer needs. Travel is approximately 10%

Qualification

Logistics ManagementCustomer CommunicationProject ManagementEngineering DegreeInternational Service ExperienceF135 Program ExperienceExecutive CommunicationTechnical Support ProcessesEngine Maintenance PracticesGlobal Trade ComplianceInterpersonal Skills

Required

BA/BS degree in Engineering, Logistics or Management disciplines

A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, customer communications, engineering, and/or logistics

Strong interpersonal skills, including leadership and the ability to communicate at all levels, as well as the ability to prioritize tasks and plan effectively

Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government issued security clearance is required

US Citizenship is required, as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred

An advanced degree in a related field preferred and minimum 5 years' experience

Prior International service experience and/or F135 Program experience

Executive-level written and oral communication skills

Familiar with technical and logistics field support processes, and engine maintenance practices

Familiarity with Global Trade Compliance/Export requirements and strong CORE leadership are desirable

Benefits

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

Holidays

Company

Pratt & Whitney

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Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.

Founded in 1925

East Hartford, CT, US

10001+ employees