Associate Director – SBU & Digital Architect; Hybrid

Overview

The Strategic Business Unit (SBU) and Digital Architect (DA) role is responsible for establishing digital strategies in partnership with the Digital Technology (DT) Business Relationship Manager (BRM) to accelerate digital transformation within the business. This is a highly strategic role within the Collins Digital Architecture (CDA) organization, collaborating extensively with all areas of DT, the SBU, and RTX Enterprise and Digital Services.

This is a hybrid role based out of one of Collins’ major facilities.

• Demonstrates expertise, authenticity, and a commanding presence that earns trust and respect from peers and Executive Leadership.
• Exhibits strategic thinking and decisiveness in aligning technical outcomes with business needs.
• Speaks with clarity, poise, and authority, adapting tone and messaging to engage and influence audiences.
• Domain Expertise:
  Possesses rich Information Technology (IT), Systems Engineering or related field experience, with a strong understanding of architectural principles and industry best practices.
• Ability to analyze industry trends and emerging technologies to anticipate their impact on enterprise strategy and drive innovation.
• Acts as a Digital Technology (DT) thought leader and architectural evangelist, effectively communicating complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Eagerness To Engage:
  Actively seeks cross-functional partnerships to align technology initiatives with business goals with the intent to maximize impact.
• Identifies and champions opportunities where digital solutions can create measurable business value.
• Takes the lead in driving discussions, proposing solutions, and ensuring follow-through on strategic initiatives.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position (U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder).
• Extensive Technical Leadership – 10+ years of experience in senior-level technical roles, guiding architecture and engineering initiatives across complex environments.
• Broad Enterprise Architecture Expertise – Deep hands-on experience across Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Infrastructure, Application Architecture, Integration, Business Architecture, Cybersecurity, and Data domains.
• Digital Transformation & Product Lifecycle Knowledge – Strong understanding of digital transformation strategies, product development, and full product lifecycle management.
• System Architecture & Integration – Proven ability to design and validate system architectures and Systems-of-Systems (SoS) integration approaches.
• Strategic Technology Planning – Skilled in identifying and planning future-state architectures and technology pipelines aligned with business goals.
• Innovation Through Technology – Demonstrated success in conceiving and delivering innovative, value-driven solutions using emerging technologies.
• Industry Standards & Frameworks – Familiarity with industry-standard technology frameworks and methods (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, DoDAF, etc.).
• Adaptability & Growth Mindset – Eagerness to expand technical capabilities and apply new knowledge to solution development.
• Educational Background – bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Executive-Level Communication – Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to senior business leaders, customers, and C-suite executives.
• Cross-Functional Leadership – Proven ability to lead collaborative, flexible, and productive teams across business functions, geographies, and disciplines.
• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement – Skilled at interfacing with executive-level stakeholders to align technical initiatives with business strategy and outcomes.
• Mentorship & Team Development – Experience mentoring junior associates and enhancing team communication and customer-facing capabilities.
• Global & Enterprise Acumen – Comfortable…