Director, Global Network Operations (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-10-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC 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 Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Job Summary

Pratt & Whitney Military Engines is seeking a highly qualified, energetic, and experienced leader to oversee the Global Network Operations aspects of the Global Depot Operations organization. In this highly visible and critical role, the leader will be responsible for overseeing three groups: OCONUS Depot Operations: F135 Depots in Australia, Japan, Netherlands, and Norway. Network Operations: Coordination of overall F135 Depot network tactical execution across all sites (Australia, Japan, FRC-E Cherry Point, FRC-SE Jacksonville, Netherlands, Norway, Oklahoma HMC, & West Palm Beach) Technical Services Center: 24/7 Digital services support help desk to the F135 network Leadership of this organization will require close teamwork and collaboration with numerous customers and enabling organizations, including, but not limited to the F135 Program Management Office (PMO), Global Site Activations, Southeast Depots General Management, Operational Excellence, and the external F135 customer(s), e.g. Joint Program Office.

What You Will Do

• Drive delivery plan by site and across the network in aggregate to program requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks to the delivery plan, escalating as needed to appropriate levels across organizations to resolve work stops.
• Drive efficiency improvement efforts across sites to achieve Turn Around Time targets.
• Identify key program/project KPIs, with the ability to identify and analyze critical issues, ensure they are acted on and elevated with a sense of urgency, and create robust operating and communication rhythms with internal and external stakeholders and customers.
• Effectively communicate; provide senior-level and external/customer briefings on strategy, roadmap, performance, and significant events/risks.
• Collaborate with internal functional organizations (F135 PMO, ME Sustainment Ops, Integrated Product Management Team (IPMT), Contracts, Legal, Finance, Business Development) to evolve and drive the strategy to meet current and future customer requirements.
• Assess and evolve organizational design to ensure optimal alignment, headcount numbers, and allocation to ensure successful completion of deliverables.
• Lead and drive headcount planning actions, as well as the assessment and development of talent across the organization.
• Foster and drive a culture of continuous improvement utilizing P&W CORE Operating System.
• Partner with and adhere to Pratt & Whitney guidance from local Quality, EH&S, International Trade Compliance, and Ethics & Compliance.

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of relevant experience in operations, aftermarket or sustainment, and leading multi-site organizations with further experience in international operations, partners, and suppliers and working closely with Programs, Engineering, and Quality; or an advanced degree with 12+ years and similar relevant experience. 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

• Pratt & Whitney and F135 product and program experience
• Demonstrated expertise in shop management.
• Experience in engine disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, and test.
• Experience with Operational Excellence tools such as but not limited to Manufacturing Readiness Level and Standard Production System.
• Exhibit strong analytical and strategy development, communications, and ability to navigate and synthesize partnerships and relationships with customers, partners, and suppliers.
• Ability to efficiently communicate with P&W leadership & external customers, to inform, influence, and alignment where necessary.

Work Location and Role Type

Role Type: 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. 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.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is 186,200 USD - 353,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

• 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.
• 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.

EEO and Inclusion Statement

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.

Company Information

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.