Pratt & Whitney · 6 days ago
Sr Manager, F135 Sustainment Affordability (Onsite)
East Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $252K/yr
7+ years expPratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight by designing, building, and servicing innovative engines. They are seeking a Sustainment Leader who will manage the F135 engine cost of ownership and sustainment program, develop cost forecasts, and implement affordability strategies.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan and lead the F135 annual sustainment cost forecast, partnering across Program Sustainment, Strategy, Finance, Engineering, and other internal and external groups to develop a detailed projection for the F135 engine sustainment program
Mature the F135 approach to comprehensive data collection and analysis to support robust sustainment cost modeling and understanding of sustainment cost drivers
Benchmark, capture stakeholder feedback, and organize data to develop robust user interfaces (reports, dashboards, etc.) to provide cost insights that support the program's strategic and management objectives
Gather and disseminate F135 and legacy program cost data. Evaluate and analyze data to determine trends and develop cost modeling algorithms
Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards to visualize sustainment cost insights effectively
Collaborate closely with the JPO Cost Team to understand customer requirements and ensure deliverables meet their needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
A minimum of 10 years of cross functional teaming experience, to include external customer support and problem-solving skills OR, An Advanced degree and 7 years of cross functional teaming experience to include external customer support and problem-solving skills
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Preferred
Knowledge of Pratt & Whitney engine products and MRO Aftermarket operations preferred
A fundamental understanding of gas turbine engines, airline operations and engine maintenance practices
Understanding of F135 operations & support
Strong communication, influencing, presentation and data management/analysis skills
Proven leadership skills coupled with a history of attaining results through influence and collaboration
Prior experience with Digital Tools (e.g., PowerBI)
Prior experience with government cost structure and budgeting cycle
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
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.
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Brad Scobbo
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Christian Robertson
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