Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles Business Manager (M5) - Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-04-08

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

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.

Pratt & Whitney’s Mechanical Systems Externals & Nacelles (MSEN) organization is seeking a Business Manager to lead a high‑impact team driving excellence in budget management, workforce planning, strategic outsourcing, and overhead reporting. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine leadership and financial acumen in a dynamic environment, providing both challenge and reward while positioning you for accelerated growth in 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.

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