Associate Director: PST AI Governance Lead (Remote)
About The Position
RTX is seeking an experienced AI Governance Lead to join our Digital Technology Strategy, Architecture & Platform team. As the AI Governance Lead for our enterprise-wide SAP transformation program (PST), you will define and oversee the responsible, compliant, and high‑integrity use of AI across a mission‑critical modernization effort at RTX. You will build and operationalize governance frameworks that ensure AI‑enabled capabilities within PST meet strict industry, regulatory, and security expectations. You will partner with SAP functional teams, data engineering, cybersecurity, and program leadership to embed AI guardrails into system components, workflow automation, data pipelines, and development processes. A major part of your role will involve defining, implementing, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and health metrics related to AI governance, risk, compliance, model performance, and responsible-use standards. You’ll define reporting mechanisms that enable leadership to make data‑driven decisions and maintain oversight across the transformation. Your work will ensure that PST leverages AI safely, ethically, and effectively supporting digital modernization while protecting sensitive information and reinforcing our commitment to operational excellence.
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 or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience
- Experience working in regulated environments such as Aerospace & Defense, including familiarity with cybersecurity standards, export regulations, and sensitive data controls
- Demonstrated ability to define, track, and report metrics related to system performance, governance effectiveness, compliance, or AI/ML lifecycle management
- Understanding of AI/ML risks, including bias, explainability, data quality, and operational reliability
- Experience developing or operating governance frameworks at scale for enterprise systems or transformation programs and influencing/collaborating across SAP, data, security, engineering, and compliance teams
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or certifications in governance, cybersecurity, AI risk, data ethics, or compliance
- Hands‑on familiarity with AI/ML model monitoring, model validation, or continuous assurance methods
- Experience supporting SAP implementations or enterprise ERP transformation initiatives
- Background in enterprise risk management, GRC tools, or model risk governance
- Knowledge of government contracting, defense compliance standards, or industry audit frameworks
- Experience creating dashboards or metric frameworks for governance or AI performance reporting
- Strong communication, analytical thinking, and leadership skills
Responsibilities
- Define and oversee the responsible, compliant, and high‑integrity use of AI across a mission‑critical modernization effort at RTX.
- Build and operationalize governance frameworks that ensure AI‑enabled capabilities within PST meet strict industry, regulatory, and security expectations.
- Partner with SAP functional teams, data engineering, cybersecurity, and program leadership to embed AI guardrails into system components, workflow automation, data pipelines, and development processes.
- Define, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and health metrics related to AI governance, risk, compliance, model performance, and responsible-use standards.
- Define reporting mechanisms that enable leadership to make data‑driven decisions and maintain oversight across the transformation.
- Ensure that PST leverages AI safely, ethically, and effectively supporting digital modernization while protecting sensitive information and reinforcing our commitment to operational excellence.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
