Associate Director, F135 PDS Product Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-01

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:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The F135 Program Digital Solutions (PDS) team has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director, F135 PDS Product Manager. In this role, you will lead a portfolio of agile teams who develop, demonstrate, and own digital solutions for the F135 Program.  In addition to providing strategic and tactical direction to execute the F135 Digital Roadmap, and decomposing what the teams need to work on, you will also play a key role in creating a positive team culture, in guiding the team members to excel in the Agile Operating model, and in supporting the career growth of practitioners across our teams and in line with Pratt & Whitney values, CORE Operating System, and the Leadership Operating Model.  You will also be the supervisor of record to the Product Owners of the agile teams in the portfolio.

What You Will Do:

• Set strategic and tactical direction and priority for the F135 PDS agile teams is in alignment with PW & RTX’s Enterprise Architecture and ensuring all solutions align with F135 Program business goals
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new processes, policies, standards or operating plans in support of strategic objectives
• Collaborate with Product Owners and the Product Manager of other agile teams, as well as the Stakeholders of your teams, and across other ME and CE programs to refine scope, requirements and deliverables to drive compliance with RTX guidelines for authorized solution deployment (Architecture Review Board (ARB), Authority to Operate (ATO), CLARA, etc.)
• Support the Product Owners in the communication of software status, issues, risks, and opportunities to audiences including team leadership, Program leadership, and external customers
• Partner with other Platform and Enablement teams across PW who are building foundational digital capabilities so that F135 digital requirements are well understood and supported by what they develop

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 12 years of computer science, software engineering, or program management experience; or an Advanced Degree with 10 years of computer science, software engineering, or program management experience required.  
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience with software engineering, DevOps, or generating digital solutions
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience leading agile teams or teams of teams
• Proficiency using Jira and Confluence as effective project management tools
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience collaborating with business stakeholders and IT / DT department on multi-disciplinary issues
• Previous experience guiding teams to generate outcome-oriented objectives then decompose them into the pieces of work that must be delivered to produce value 
• Qualified as an RTX CORE Champion or higher
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills to document and communicate software engineering approaches, and a proven ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches

Learn More and Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite

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 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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

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