Director, Quality, CORE, Road Mapping - ES Apps

RTX•US-CT-REMOTE, CT

74d•$186,200 - $353,800•Remote

About The Position

RTX Corporation is a leader in aerospace and defense, delivering technologies and solutions that protect and connect the world. Enterprise Services focuses on driving innovation and operational excellence across the organization. We are seeking an experienced leader to manage and drive the strategy, execution, and delivery of enterprise applications focused on quality, CORE methodologies, and road mapping. The Director of Enterprise Applications will be responsible for leading a high-performing team that maintains and enhances critical applications, including COSMIC CORE, process analysis tools, Sharpcloud, ETQ, and the M-Files quality management system. This leader will play a critical role in ensuring these applications support the company’s strategic objectives, drive operational excellence, and align with business needs. The ideal candidate will have experience building and developing organizations, selecting and mentoring leaders, partnering with the business to secure funding for initiatives, and be comfortable managing a $7M budget.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience
10+ years of experience in enterprise applications, IT leadership, or related fields, with a focus on quality and process improvement.
Proven experience standing up new organizations, selecting leadership, and building high-performing teams
Experience managing budgets of $7M or more.
Strong understanding of CORE methodologies and quality management systems.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business stakeholders, secure funding, and deliver results aligned with business priorities.
Strong project management, strategic planning, and organizational skills with excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a track record of driving cross-functional collaboration and fostering innovation.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with COSMIC CORE, Sharpcloud, ETQ, and M-Files.
Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee a team responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and innovating enterprise applications such as COSMIC CORE, process analysis tools, Sharpcloud, ETQ, and M-Files.
Develop and execute a comprehensive roadmap for application improvements and new implementations to support quality management and CORE objectives across the organization.
Build and grow a high-performing team, including identifying and mentoring leadership talent, fostering collaboration, and driving accountability.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand needs, prioritize initiatives, and secure funding to support strategic goals.
Manage a $7M budget, ensuring financial discipline, ROI-driven results-oriented decision-making, and alignment with corporate objectives.
Drive adherence to CORE methodologies and principles, ensuring continuous improvement across processes and applications.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and security requirements for enterprise applications.
Develop and implement KPIs to measure the success and impact of applications and initiatives.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in enterprise applications, quality management, and process improvement to identify opportunities for innovation.
Be a thought leader in the applications area.
Travel up to 20% of the time.