Associate Director, Functional Architecture Leader – HR Applications (remote)

RTX RTX · Aerospace · boston, MA +1 · Digital Technology

Associate Director, Functional Architecture Leader for HR Applications at RTX, a defense company. This role shapes IT solutions across enterprise-level applications and HR/Payroll functional domains, focusing on strategy, technology standards, roadmaps, and integrating emerging technologies like AI/ML, IoT, and blockchain. Requires strong leadership, collaboration with senior leaders, and deep understanding of RTX's structure. The role involves strategic orchestration, setting functional synthesis, defining architectural guardrails, and ensuring compliance and scalability.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the design and implementation of scalable digital enterprise architectures for HR processes across the RTX corporation, focusing on the transition from high-level strategy to actionable roadmaps.
  2. Develop comprehensive 1-, 3-, and 5-year architectural strategies at the individual functional level, then synthesize these into a unified, cross-functional enterprise roadmap that drives synergy across all of RTX.
  3. Put strategic visions into motion by defining the architectural guardrails and high-level requirements before successfully handing off projects to Solutions Architecture (SA) teams for tactical execution.
  4. Integrate technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, and blockchain into the application architecture to enhance financial viability, efficiency, and resilience.
  5. Collaborate enterprise-wide to develop best practices, patterns, maturity models, and roadmaps for RTX-wide supply chain digital solutions including the opportunity to reuse existing technology.

Skills

Required

  • Minimum of 12 years’ experience in supporting a complex Enterprise HR environment and a bachelor’s degree in Master’s Architecture, Computer Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or related field or equivalent combination of related work experience and schooling in lieu of degree.
  • Proven track record in developing, delivering, and supporting enterprise-scale applications, specifically within complex Enterprise HR environments.
  • Functional Domain Expertise: Deep understanding HR & Payroll l IT systems and tools, including estimating & pricing, treasury, tax, travel and expense, and associated data integration platforms.
  • Expertise in architecture frameworks and methods (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, DoDAF, SAFe Architect); relevant certifications are highly advantageous.
  • Experience in migrating on-premise HR applications/infrastructure to the cloud (AWS/Azure) and designing cloud-native solutions.
  • Significant experience in IT service and financial management, including people leadership, budget ownership, and project management.

Nice to have

  • Direct experience working across RTX business units (Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace), functional organizations, or enterprise services.
  • Proven ability to work with SELsBRMs, functional partners, and digital service owners to build localized roadmaps and subsequently synthesize into cohesive enterprise level technology roadmaps.
  • Knowledge of advanced technologies like predictive analytics, digital twins, and robotic process automation (RPA) in Financialfinancial analysis scenarios.
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