Associate Director

• PLM Manager

Position Details

Date Posted: 2026-01-08
Country: United States of America
Location: PW208: Connecticut Remote, Remote City, CT, 06035 USA
Position Role Type: Unspecified
Salary Range: $157,200 USD - $298,800 USD

Requirements

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

About Pratt & Whitney

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?

About the Role

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) Digital Technology (DT) team is seeking a high-energy individual to join our Engineering Services directorate, where you will have the opportunity to manage the operations and delivery of one of our PLM Enterprise platforms, in support of the PW Engineering program teams. You will be the manager for a highly collaborative team responsible for delivery of software to our Engineering and Manufacturing customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deliveries of the DT team of +60 PLM Professionals (internal/contractor analysts, architects, developers, and administrators) responsible for the PW US Enterprise PLM platform – Based on Siemens software portfolio (Teamcenter, NX, Op Center).
• Execute solution deliveries for all active PLM projects in coordination with cross-functional teams in DT, like Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, Project Management Office, etc. Support projects deliverables (scope, budget, schedule, risk, etc.).
• Develop project/delivery structure of the team with our PW Project Management Office and the global Head of PLM, assign or hire resources.
• Partner with our Engineering/Business teams to ensure all Service-Level-Agreements are met, for Business continuity
• Avoiding any downtime or delay on Enhancements deployments. As well, provide DT Consulting to our internal Businesses.
• Find opportunities of department optimization, working with the global Head of PLM, e.g.: Review department Make-or-Buy policy to focus your internal team on strategic deliveries, insource critical activities, and leverage global PLM workforce in India and Canada. Review existing services and project agreements with our major suppliers, and propose optimizations to mitigate risks, reduce costs, improve deliverables and execution, as well as partnership opportunities.
• Develop talents within the team, appropriate skills and growth paths for employees. Monitor workload, manage tasks and priorities, recognize and promote achievements.
• Contribute to the roadmap conversations to build near-term and long-term strategies, working with the Integrated Product Lifecycle team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred fields include Computer Science, Engineering, MIS) and 12+ years of experience in Information Technology; OR an Advanced Degree in Engineering or Computer Science and 10+ years of experience in Information Technology.
• 10+ years' experience within Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or any other similar technical role.
• 10+ years' experience with leadership of a large technical team.
• Experience with the successful delivery of Enterprise PLM deployments and major upgrades.
• Experience as a Project Manager/Scrum Master, or multiple years of leading Agile deliveries/regular stand-ups meetings, planning sessions, demos / reviews.
• Experience with PLM Cloud and Dev Sev Ops (software pipelines, cybersecurity, testing best practices, automation of deployment, etc.).
• Knowledge of Engineering processes (Engineering disciplines, PLM, workflows, approvals routing, etc.).
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills, accountability, work ethic, negotiation skills.
• Reliable, rigorous, committed to solve problems, act with discernment. Ready to challenge the status quo.
• Self-starter with self-confidence, enthusiasm, and customer mindset to build strong relationships.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, can develop clear, concise and logically written business communications, as well as deliver recommendations effectively to demanding audiences.
• Ability to remain calm and cope with pressure, in a fast-paced environment of complex business priorities with tight deadlines.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to Government contractual requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Certified Scrum Master.
• Highly skilled at analyzing business processes for opportunities on digital solutions.
• Experience in supplier management, Project Management, SDLC, Waterfall and Agile methodologies; certified scrum master.
• Highly self-directed and able to learn quickly with a solid ability to drive and deliver results.
• Strong analytical skills, demonstrated organizational and leadership skills, examples of effective teamwork, a track record of consistently meeting deadlines and due dates.
• Comfortable working with minimal daily supervision and balance priorities.
• Experience designing and implementing automated solutions.

Work Environment

This role is Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). 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 designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Benefits

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
• 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.

Additional Information

This role is a U.S.-based role.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.