Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RTX is seeking an International Program Manager for its Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) Program. The role leads international programs across their full lifecycle, coordinating cross-functional execution, managing customer and partner relationships, and ensuring commitments meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Responsibilities
- Manage international programs, ensuring alignment with both program and company goals and objectives
- Develop and implement strategic plans for global projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams
- Oversee the execution of project deliverables, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes
- Build and maintain strong relationships with international stakeholders, customers, and partners through significant international visits
- Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
- Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues to management
- Ensure compliance with international regulations and company policies
- Ability to travel internationally & domestically as required
Skills
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7years' experience
- Prior experience in program/project management
- Prior leadership/management experience
- Prior international experience
- PM Level 6 Certification or ability to obtain Certification within a year
- Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities
- Proficiency in project management tools and software
- Proven track record of successful project delivery in the aerospace and defense industry
- Certification in Project Management (PMP or equivalent)
- Experience working with government and defense agencies
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing large budgets
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in aerospace and defense
Benefits
- Hired applicants may be eligible for 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, and holidays.
- 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.
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