Senior Manager, Global Trade Site Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-03-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

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

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

We have an exciting onsite work opportunity for an Senior Manager, Global Trade Site Lead in Middletown, Connecticut!

In this highly visible role as a Senior Manager, Global Trade Site Lead, you will partner with your assigned business units to ensure compliance with Global Trade rules and regulations. This role will work closely with Operations and Core Legal Global Trade teams to provide guidance and resolve Global Trade issues. Primary functions include, but are not limited to, maintaining a site presence, integrating with the leadership team, providing site training, performing internal audits with identification of any corrective actions, lead/facilitate export investigations/DAISEs, in addition to safeguarding International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) data and technology.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the primary Global Trade contact for AutoAir-Holt, Pratt and Whitney Manufacturing Singapore (PWMS), Cold Section Module Center (CSMC), Product Delivery Center (PDC), and the Finland Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) facilities, providing comprehensive support across all sites
• Partner with business stakeholders across the network to identify, assess, and manage global trade issues, opportunities, and ensure compliance with the Consent Agreement and audit requirements
• Act as the Global Trade Site Lead, collaborating closely with site leadership to manage day-to-day global trade activities, including all Consent Agreement-related tasks for Operations
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to support business strategy and growth initiatives, such as automations, transitions, expansions, and acquisitions, as needed

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of global trade experience, including knowledge of U.S. ITAR and EAR regulations; OR  Advanced degree with 7+ years of global trade experience, including knowledge of U.S. ITAR and EAR regulations
• U.S. citizenship, due to government contracts

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to motivate, influence, manage crisis, and develop effective networks with internal customers and ability to collaborate with multiple business functions for success
• Comfortable making quick decisions and exercising good judgment with escalation of issues
• Experience working with executive level management; Ability to clearly communicate at all organizational levels
• Advanced degree
• CORE Apprentice
• JCL2 Certification

Learn More & Apply Now:

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

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 d