Associate Director, Enterprise Architect & Strategy (Hybrid)

RTX•Charlotte, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking ERP architect to be part of our Digital Architecture team. This role is critical in designing a future-ready ERP landscape, covering a range of ERP applications and ensuring alignment with enterprise transformation goals. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to influence and play a pivotal role in architecting and optimizing ERP ecosystem to meet our complex and evolving business needs. If you are passionate about ERP platforms and have expertise in integrating ERP with an extended ecosystem of business-critical applications, we invite you to apply and contribute to a transformative initiative within our global organization. This is a hybrid-based position at one of Collins’ major facilities.

Requirements

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).
8+ years of broad-based experience in ERP architecture, deployments, integration, or consulting, with extensive experience in implementing SAP S/4HANA for large complex organizations.
In-depth knowledge of business processes for manufacturing, supply chain, product lifecycle, inventory management, quality control, and customer service, and the role of ERP in supporting these functions within aerospace and/or manufacturing domain.
Proven track record as a Solution Architect or Technical Lead, crafting new solutions and delivering business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

End-to-end S/4 HANA implementations from project preparation through go live.
Experience with developing ERP solutions that facilitate M&A integration, data migration, and processes, ensuring continuity and minimizing disruption during transitions
Strong understanding of business processes, particularly in customer facing, supply chain, production planning, manufacturing, finance & controlling functions.
Strong knowledge of ERP integration patterns, cloud and hybrid architectures, API management, middleware, and data governance in multi-system environments.
Relevant experience in Aerospace & Defense industry preferred.
Familiarity with the unique needs of manufacturing and aerospace, including compliance, quality management, and traceability
Experience with working on enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, DoDAF) & tools (SparxEA, Cameo, LeanIX). Certification in any of the framework’s a plus.
Experience with Agile methodology such as Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and tools such as Jira
Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, with an ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated experience in guiding cross-functional teams and fostering alignment of architecture strategies across stakeholders

Responsibilities

Enable the architecture journey for our ERP ecosystem with focus on SAP S/4 HANA working collaboratively with peer architects, digital technology service owners and business leadership to ensure we architect today and position the company for the future
You will create and articulate Future State architecture using narrative documents, supported by a detailed strategy, which unifies relevant Architecture & Design artifacts enabling the program objectives.
Lead the development of ERP & ERP adjacent application migrations & deployment roadmaps for our strategic business units and collaborate with enterprise leaders to align with ERP transformation program timelines.
Provide technical direction & guidance on SAP S/4 HANA as well as non-SAP ERP, focusing on integration, data management, migration, process standardization and application extensions to support operational efficiencies and achieve seamless interoperability.
Partner with corporate, business unit DT teams, and external vendors to align ERP strategies, with a focus on optimizing the mix of SAP and non-SAP ERP solutions based on specific business needs and operational efficiencies
Collaborate with Domain Architects in Security, Infrastructure, Data & Business unit, to refine and evolve the Solution architectures, processes, practices, leveraging architectural frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, DODAF, etc.)
Evaluate and recommend technologies and approaches (e.g., API integrations, cloud solutions, RPA, AI) to enhance ERP functionality and ecosystem connectivity, supporting digital transformation and operational efficiency.
Identify and mitigate risks related to ERP and ecosystem integration, ensuring that architecture decisions support scalability, data security, and regulatory compliance across various interconnected systems

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate.
employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.