Mobility Programs Operations Manager - (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-12-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

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:

None/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?

In this role, the Mobility Programs Operations Manager will oversee overhaul and repair (MRO) shops supporting the global fleet of 1,300 F117 engines under the F117 Engine Sustainment Support (ESS) contract. This position serves as a key member of the local East Hartford team and collaborates with personnel across engine depots to manage off-wing engine repairs, ensuring serviceable propulsion system (spares) levels are met. The Operations Manager will also play a critical role in establishing and evolving the depot network.

What Will You Do

• Lead the monthly Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process for F117, aligning depot forecasts, supply plans, and financial projections. Collaborate with the Integrated Program Management Team (IPMT) to resolve trade-off decisions

• Serve as a liaison between depot operations, military customers, and internal leadership, providing updates on performance, risks, and opportunities. Resolves and escalates critical constraints to the Integrated Program Management Team (IMPT)

• Partner with the Mobility Team to achieve Schedule, Quality and Cost objectives for the overhaul program. Manage Pratt & Whitney and depot repair contract obligations, ensuring production meets fleet requirements

• Develop engine induction plans, coordinate transportation to depots, and oversee production to align with financial targets

• Collaborate across materials, technical, and fleet operations teams to maintain required spare engine levels

• Apply Continuous Improvement principles to ensure consistent operational excellence across the depot network

• Maintain and distribute contractual and business intelligence reporting. Lead project management for new technology implementation, including dashboards and user interfaces

• Manage operational aspects of new site activation, including ramp-up of depot/MRO facilities, ensuring readiness through facility setup, workforce training, compliance, and process validation

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations or a a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).

• 8 years of Operations or Program Management experience, or An advanced degree with 5 years of Operations or Program Management experience.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Operations management experience in aerospace or related industries

• Experience leading or participating in a Sales & Operations Planning (SIOP) process

• Knowledge of OEM/MRO aerospace manufacturing

• Background in new product development and/or project management

What Is My Role Type?

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 workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available 

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status