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

RTX • Boston, MA

5d • Remote

About The Position

This is a strategic leadership role designed to shape IT solutions that span enterprise-level applications and business-specific capabilities across RTX’s three business units—Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney, and Collins Aerospace—as well as Corporate Functions. This individual will lead the architecting of innovative, compliant business and digital architectures with a primary focus on HR Applications within the HR & Payroll functional domain. As a strategic technical leader, you will drive the vision for enterprise architecture, establish technology standards and roadmaps, and deliver actionable strategies to support RTX’s business goals and synergy targets.
This individual is responsible for aligning IT solutions with business objectives, integrating emerging technologies, and guiding solutions architecture teams across the organization to deliver value-driven outcomes.
The position requires strong communication and leadership skills, as you 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 essential for success in this strategic role.

Requirements

• 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 Haves

• 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.
• Experience leading large-scale enterprise architecture initiatives with a focus on Financial HR Applications transformation
• Relevant certifications: RTX Certified Architect (RCAP), TOGAF, Zachman, ITIL, or PMP.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Orchestration: 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.
• Strategy Setting & Initialization: Partner directly with HR Digital Strategic Engagement Leader
• Functional Synthesis: 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.
• Strategy in Motion & Handoff: 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.
• Emerging Technology Integration: Integrate technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, and blockchain into the application architecture to enhance financial viability, efficiency, and resilience.
• Enterprise Collaboration: 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.
• Leadership & Socialization: Guide technical architecture groups and communities of practice, socialize architectural strategies, and educate stakeholders on the effective use of application architecture efforts.
• Compliance & Scalability: Ensure solutions are compliant with RTX IT policies and industry standards while minimizing complexity and maximizing scalability.
• Mentorship: Provide mentorship and thought leadership to the architecture community and IT teams across the organization, fostering a culture of strategic thinking.

Benefits

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level