Transformation Specialist, Strategy & Transformation (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-11-11

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

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

 Position Role Type:

Hybrid

 U.S. Citizen, U.S.

Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

 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.
• Pratt & Whitney has an immediate opportunity within our Strategy & Transformation Organization for a Transformation Specialist, Strategy & Transformation .
• This is a hybrid position based out of our facilities in East Hartford, Connecticut.

What You Will Do

As a Transformation Specialist, you will play a critical role in driving strategic initiatives and operational improvements across the enterprise.

You will partner with leaders and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, analyze complex business challenges, develop data-driven recommendations, and support the execution transformation initiatives that deliver measurable business results.

This role is ideal for a highly analytical, adaptable, and results-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will own and leverage advanced analytics, financial modeling, and structured problem-solving to uncover insights, test hypotheses, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.

Success in this role requires the ability to independently manage multiple priorities while collaborating effectively across functions and organizational levels.

This role will initially report directly to the Executive Director, Performance Excellence – within the Strategy & Transformation. This structure may change as the organizational design of the team continues to evolve.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead analytical workstreams supporting transformation, performance excellence, and process improvement initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and root causes of business challenges.
• Build and maintain financial models, business cases, scenario analyses, and value realization frameworks to support strategic decision-making.
• Perform data mining and business analytics across large and complex datasets to generate actionable insights.
• Develop hypotheses, design analytical approaches, and test assumptions using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Synthesize complex data and findings into concise themes, key learnings, and executive-level recommendations.
• Support the development and execution of transformation roadmaps, project plans, and implementation strategies.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to align objectives, gather requirements, drive decisions, and resolve issues.
• Build dashboards, metrics, and reporting mechanisms to measure program performance and track business impact.
• Facilitate project governance activities, including status reporting, risk management, issue resolution, and leadership communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, organizational effectiveness, and operational performance.
• Support change adoption efforts by communicating insights, recommendations, and progress to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Act as a trusted partner to functional leaders by providing objective analysis and fact-based decision support.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Operations, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in business transformation, management consulting, business analytics, finance, strategy, operational excellence, or related discipline; OR an advanced degree in business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Operations, or a related field with 3+ years of experience in business transformation, management consulting, business analytics, finance, strategy, operational excellence, or related discipline.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience building financial models, business cases, forecasting models, and scenario analyses.
• Strong proficiency in business analytics, data mining, and experience using data visualization tools.
• Experience performing independent analysis of large and complex datasets to generate actionable business insights.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously within a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise, executive-ready messages.
• Strong project management and project execution skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver results.
• Highly adaptable with the ability to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving business needs.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across functional and organizational boundaries.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction while maintaining strong alignment with organizational objectives.

Qualifications

We Prefer:

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience within large-scale transformation programs, operational excellence organizations, PMOs, or management consulting environments.
• Advanced experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, Alteryx, or other analytics and reporting platforms.
• Knowledge of CORE, Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or business process optimization methodologies.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams with strategic planning and decision support.
• Familiarity with change management principles and organizational transformation practices.
• Experience developing executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, and performance management systems.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or related disciplines.
• Experience evaluating and tracking financial benefits, productivity improvements, and value realization outcomes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across diverse teams without direct authority.

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

This position is classified as

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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.

• This requisition is eligible for relocation and an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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