Program Manager - Airports IT System
About the job
- A minimum of 10 years of project management experience in the aviation industry, successfully leading the delivery and implementation of Airport Passenger Processing Systems, Self-Service Kiosks, Flight Information Display Systems, Airport Operational Database, and Self Bag Drop solutions.
- A minimum of 5 years of people management experience, with a proven track record of leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary technical and project teams.
- Ability to plan, monitor, control, and report project performance across technical, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
- Proficiency in developing, managing, and maintaining integrated project schedules using Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera P6, including resource planning, critical path analysis, and progress reporting.
- Business acumen, including the ability to provide strategic leadership, make sound commercial decisions, and drive operational excellence within a matrix organization.
- Written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills in English and the local language, with the ability to influence executive and technical audiences.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, business partners, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams at all organizational levels.
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; equivalent qualifications and relevant industry experience will also be considered.
- Professional certifications, including Project Management Professional, are required.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestically for up to 40% of the time to support customer engagements, project delivery, and business development activities.
- Lead the planning, governance, and delivery of complex airport projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and achieving project targets for scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk management across Japan.
- Serve as Capture Team Lead in support of the Japan Sales Team by developing winning strategies, leading customer engagements and executive presentations, and coordinating cross-functional proposal activities to secure new business opportunities.
- Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams, establishing clear objectives, monitoring performance, and ensuring effective coordination, resource utilization, and timely delivery of project milestones.
- Drive business growth across Japan and, from time to time, the Asia region by representing assigned airport projects and services, strengthening strategic customer relationships, and partnering with account management and business development teams to expand market opportunities.
- Develop and execute project communication, training, and implementation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
- Lead the implementation of customer requirements and project changes through structured project change-control management processes, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, project schedules, and quality standards.
- Establish a proactive customer support framework by providing technical leadership, resolving complex operational issues, and driving continuous improvement to enhance customer satisfaction and long-term business partnerships.
- Apply Project Management Institute project management principles to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, resolve critical issues, manage change effectively, and ensure successful project outcomes.
- Capture and analyze customer business requirements, identify service gaps and emerging market trends, and translate customer insights into strategic recommendations that support product development and business growth.
- Build and maintain strong executive-level relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders to facilitate collaboration, effective governance, and successful project execution.
- Industry certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate are highly desirable.
About the company
RTX produces jet engines, cockpit electronics, and avionics through Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace, and develops defense systems and missiles via Raytheon. Pratt & Whitney engines provide propulsion for commercial and military aircraft, while Collins Aerospace supplies flight controls, navigation, and integrated cockpit systems, and Raytheon offers missiles, radar, and sensing technologies. The company differentiates itself by offering a single, integrated portfolio that spans both commercial aviation and national defense under one corporate umbrella, drawing on the legacy of Raytheon and UTC. Its goal is to help customers fly more efficiently and protect nations by advancing propulsion, electronics, and defense technologies for civilian air travel and security needs.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- RTX raised 2026 guidance after Q2 sales reached $24.7 billion and EPS hit $1.89.
- Raytheon's 2026 framework agreements target annual output above 1,000 Tomahawks and 500 SM-6s.
- GTF Advantage certification and Airbus deliveries extend Pratt & Whitney's recovery into 2026.
What critics are saying
- Pratt & Whitney's GTF powder-metal issue still drives inspections, grounded jets, and lawsuits.
- SEC subpoenas and DOJ agreements keep Raytheon's legacy conduct under active scrutiny.
- Persistent GTF failures or fixed-price overruns can erase cash flow and damage airline trust.
What makes RTX unique
- RTX pairs $289 billion backlog with balanced defense and commercial aerospace exposure.
- Raytheon wins $24.4 billion SM-6 and $22.9 billion Tomahawk production contracts.
- Pratt & Whitney and Collins feed recurring aftermarket revenue across Airbus and military fleets.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Plan
Wellness Program
Gym Membership
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Employee Scholar Program
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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5%2 year growth
5%Raytheon, an RTX business, has won $729 million in contracts to supply parts of its LIDS counter-drone system to the US Army, Qatar, and Jordan. The deal includes fixed-site and mobile configurations. LIDS, or the Low, slow, small, unmanned aircraft Integrated Defeat System, uses Raytheon's Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensor (KuRFS) and the Coyote effector. The deal marks the first international sales of both. KuRFS offers 360-degree threat detection. Coyote effectors defeat single drones and swarms. Raytheon is expanding Coyote production to meet rising global demand. Planned upgrades include faster launch times, higher speeds, and greater range at higher altitudes. "LIDS provides a proven and cost-effective layer of defense," said Tom Laliberty, president of Land and Air Defense Systems at Raytheon.
Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured a contract worth up to $6.3 billion for the production and sustainment of Standard Missile-3 Block IB interceptors. The five-year agreement, with two optional additional years, forms part of recent landmark deals between Raytheon and the Department of War. The contract supports urgent replenishment of missile defense inventory that has been used in combat. Production will primarily take place at Raytheon facilities in Tucson, Arizona, and Huntsville, Alabama. SM-3 IB is a ship- and land-based missile defense interceptor designed to defeat short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles. It was first deployed in combat in 2024 and remains integral to the US Navy's extended-range integrated air and missile defense systems.
Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured a five-year contract worth up to $24.4 billion for Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) interceptors. The contract includes two additional option years. The agreement ensures a consistent supply of SM-6s for the US Navy. The missile can conduct offensive strikes and missile defense missions. Raytheon President Phil Jasper said the company is focused on meeting demand through operational investments and facility improvements. The firm has expanded its workforce, strengthened partnerships across the defence industrial base, and automated production to boost output. SM-6 is the only combat-proven weapon capable of performing anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, and ballistic missile defence. It can be fired from various Navy ship-based platforms and land-based launchers.
United Airlines has received its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney's GTF Advantage engines, marking the inaugural delivery of this enhanced engine variant. The GTF Advantage offers up to twice the operational lifespan of current GTF engines and provides 4-8% more takeoff thrust, enabling extended range capabilities. The engine features an advanced hot section design and remains fully compatible with existing GTF models, simplifying fleet operations. Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, plans to transition its entire PW1100G-JM production line to the Advantage specification by 2028. Current GTF operators will be able to access 90-95% of the Advantage's durability improvements through a Hot Section Plus upgrade option, available from early next year during scheduled maintenance visits.
RTX's Pratt & Whitney is investing $25 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Niepołomice, Poland. The site produces complex tubular assemblies for commercial and military engines. The expansion, supported by the Polish government through the Polish Investment Zone Programme, will add more than 120 jobs when it becomes operational in 2028. The facility currently manufactures precision components for multiple engine types, including the GTF engine for commercial aircraft and the F135 for F-35 fighter aircraft. This investment is part of Pratt & Whitney's $125 million commitment to Polish facilities this year, including a $100 million investment in Rzeszow. Poland represents RTX's largest investment base outside the United States, with more than 9,500 employees across its businesses in-country.