Director Digital Development Accelerator
Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flightdesigning, 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 flightbeyond 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?
GATORWORKS is a technology, product, and capability incubator focused on rapid-prototyping, demonstration, and engine to airframe integration across the earliest phase of development. The team is expanding the Military Engines product portfolio with cutting edge technology, innovative use of existing capability with focus on a new and non-traditional customer base and acquisition environment. Developing, testing, and fielding technologies for the warfighter faster and more efficiently is common to our mission across all programs. This includes scaling fully digital and agile development techniques transforming how we work internally and with our customers.
The GATORWORKS organization is seeking a Director Digital Development Accelerator to lead the team responsible to scale and implement digital program execution across processes and products - for Military Engines and P&W. These processes, cutting edge digital tools, and implementation playbook will be leveraged by programs and program management professionals across the business. The role includes integration with Engineering Model Base Enterprise and Operations manufacturing digital pursuits.
Candidate leaders will need to have demonstrated the ability to bring together a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, develop and execute roadmaps and strategies, and ideally scale or implemented change across organizations. Sound and demonstrated record of program and project execution to key deliverables and KPI's is required.
What You Will Do :
Lead a direct team of 12 with creativity, courage, versatility and mission focus.
Successful development and implementation of the digital scaling strategy and playbook.
Own and execute a portfolio of digital projects unlocking key capabilities and solutions for our customers.
Represent development program team on the Military Engines digital council.
Provide input to and drive adoption of associated RTX / PW / ME digital work and products.
Qualifications You Must Have :
Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 14+ years of progressive responsibility.
10+ years of demonstrated experience working with business leadership, influencing effectively across all levels of the organization required.
10+ years of hands-on experience with structured project management, and a dynamic problem solver with the ability to craft solutions to everyday challenges with creative new ideas required.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer :
Engineering or similar degree preferred; MA / MS / MBA preferred.
You can communicate effectively with all levels of management, both verbal and written.
You have demonstrated skills leading change through organization.
Strong analytical, systems, and critical thinking skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with experience managing conflict and diffusing difficult situations.
Proven customer focused experience and excellent business judgment.
You thrive in a dynamic work environment.
Director Development • East Hartford, CT, US