Senior Manager - Engineering Software

RTX•Farmington, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for integrating all aspects of Engineering Software (SW) functions into Enterprise Services (ES) Strategy and Transformation Initiatives through collaborating and partnering with suppliers, ES leaders, and functional service owners. A key component of the role is to develop supplier capabilities, partnerships and category strategies for internal use requirements. The ideal candidate will draw from past experience with various Engineering software technologies and can assist with translating this knowledge via contract negotiations and project management skills to lead the coordination, communication and integration of suppliers to support the achievement of technical, financial and performance objectives. You will have an understanding of supplier products and develop various strategies to drive year on year cost savings to help RTX meet its bottom line. An understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, from contract negotiations to requisition and PO placement is needed for this role. You will have excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to develop effective presentations and present to leadership and peers.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience in Consulting, Sourcing, Procurement Management with at least 5 years in the Engineering Software environment
In-depth understanding of various types of software licensing models for Engineering Software
Business acumen to connect technical requirements and concerns to contract performance
Demonstrated ability to understand financial information, budgets and program performance and develop strategies and business cases to improve performance in these areas
Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
Ability to work internally with internal functional service owners in addition to external suppliers
Strong background in negotiating software/SaaS contracts to drive year on year cost savings to help RTX meet its bottom line

Nice To Haves

Candidates for this role should possess a Bachelor’s Degree with an MBA preferred
Strong project management skills and ability to convert requirements into executable strategies, and ability to develop and manage an integrated master schedule
Ability to effectively work with and communicate with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team
Ability to develop effective presentations and documents used for leadership reviews.

Responsibilities

Strategy Development & Negotiation: Build a strategy, lead and manage negotiations for Engineering Software (SW) contracts to ensure favorable terms and conditions to the achievement of technical, financial and performance objectives for RTX Engineering Software experiences: Atlassian, Siemens, Synopsys, PTC, Ansys and MathWorks, etc…
License Types: Experience with various forms of SW licensing methodologies and complex pricing analysis
Strategy Consulting: Gathering requirements and identifying solutions to achieve desired outcomes
Contract Review & Drafting: Review, draft, and revise a variety of contracts including software licenses and master agreements
Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders including partnership peers, legal, finance, cyber to align contract terms with company objectives
Vendor Management: Manage relationship with suppliers ensuring adherence to agreed terms, quality, and opportunity development
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks in contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Market Analysis: Stay informed of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in Engineering software environment

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