Associate Director F135 PDS Digital Enablement Manager

Date Posted: 2026-01-22

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type: Onsite

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Security Clearance: Not Required

About the Role

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?

The F135 Program Digital Solutions team is thrilled to offer an opportunity for an Associate Director F135 PDS Digital Enablement Manager. In this role, you will lead and supervise the F135 PDS Digital Enablement's Team who develop foundational digital capabilities for the F135 Program. In addition to providing strategic and tactical direction and decomposing what the team needs 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.

What You Will Do

• Set strategic and tactical direction and priority for the F135 PDS solutions Digital Enablement's Team ensuring alignment with PW & RTX's Enterprise Architecture and ensuring foundational digital capabilities align with F135 Program business goals
• Serve also as the team's Power Platform architect, focusing on how Power Platform solutions can bring automation and productivity into our F135 business processes, designing scalable Power Platform solutions, establishing governance, and mentoring development teams
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new foundational digital capabilities in support of strategic program objectives
• Collaborate with Product Owners and the Product Manager of the agile teams, and the Stakeholders of those teams, to inform prioritization and strategic roadmap for new foundational digital capabilities for the Program
• Program Manage / Project Manage any F135 PDS digital work that is outside of the Agile Teams
• 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)
• A minimum of 12 years of computer science, software engineering, or program management experience; or an Advanced Degree with 10 years of experience with the same experience
• A minimum of 5 years' experience with software engineering, DevOps, or generating digital solutions
• At least 3 years of prior experience leading or working in agile teams
• 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

• Proficiency using Jira and Confluence as effective project management tools
• Previous experience guiding teams to generate outcome-oriented objectives then decompose them into the pieces of work that must be delivered to produce value
• 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
• Qualified as an RTX CORE Champion or higher

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. 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.

Compensation

Salary Range: $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.

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.