[Hiring] Director, Manufacturing & Connected Factory Apps @RTX

Role Description

This role will report to the VP of ES OSCQ Apps and support the definition of the Enterprise Services “OneRTX” future-state vision for Connected Factory planning, execution, visualization, and near-real-time data orchestration, along with the corresponding digital enablement roadmap.

This Director will lead the development and sustainment activities for innovative, compliant IT digital architecture with a primary focus on Connected Factory capabilities, including:

• Ignition-based manufacturing applications
• Event-driven data brokers
• Automated tier boards
• Action trackers
• Related digital continuity solutions

This role will shape IT solutions that span enterprise-level applications and factory-specific digital capabilities across RTX’s three business units—Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace—and corporate functions, with a primary focus on advancing connected manufacturing and real-time operational excellence enablement.

As a recognized technical leader, the candidate will help define, implement and sustain enterprise architecture direction, establish technology standards, and deliver actionable strategies that drive RTX’s factory modernization goals. Responsibilities include:

• Aligning and coordinating multiple Connected Factory initiatives across the business units
• Integrating emerging technologies
• Guiding solution architecture and sustainment teams to deliver value-driven outcomes
• Driving harmonization, reusability, and adoption of standardized Ignition applications, event broker patterns, tier board frameworks, and action-tracking capabilities across the enterprise

The position requires exceptional communication and leadership skills, as the candidate will collaborate closely with senior functional leaders, internal partners, and external vendors. A deep understanding of RTX's structure, business units, functional organizations, and global business services is highly desirable.

This position will partner with Enterprise Services and Business Unit Digital & Process teams to ensure functional requirements are met through standardized, scalable, and harmonized digital solutions. The role will also emphasize end-user adoption of Connected Factory implementations, sustainment processes, and enhancement roadmaps.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in computer sciences, supply chain management, engineering, mathematics or related field – Related Masters Degree preferred
• 14+ years of professional experience across multiple digital supply chain services and technology disciplines
• 12+ years experience leading project teams in digital or process transformation with 5+ years leading technology sustainment / Center of Excellence teams supporting business technology implementations
• Experience implementing and supporting Connected Factory technologies such as MES, SCADA, Ignition, event brokers, shop floor management, or digital performance management systems
• Experience leading multi-year initiatives across multiple operating units and global regions with experience managing projects with 3rd-party resources as primary execution support
• Experience working in complex corporations and/or Aerospace & Defense or related industries

Requirements

• Direct experience working with RTX business units, functional organizations, or enterprise services
• Knowledge of advanced digital manufacturing technologies such as predictive analytics, digital twins, or robotic process automation (RPA)
• Experience with Ignition, Kafka or other event broker technologies, MES/MOM systems, SAP ECC or S/4 HANA manufacturing integrations
• Experience leading large-scale enterprise architecture initiatives with a focus on factory digital transformation
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to debate, dialogue, negotiate, influence, and collaborate constructively
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain management, and project management best practices; PMP or similar certification a plus
• Strong awareness of emerging trends in factory digital technologies and demonstrated ability to apply those insights to current business challenges

Benefits

• Robust total rewards package with compensation
• Healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits
• Career development and recognition programs
• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care