Connected Strategy Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the speed and momentum of enterprise AI projects from initial pilot phases to widespread adoption.

• Facilitate the implementation of the Connected Strategy across the organization, concentrating on initiatives related to Connected Factory and Connected Products.

• Expand Xeta-powered data solutions throughout the product lifecycle.

• Achieve full operational maturity across nine factories and three products.

• Deploy tier boards and advanced analytics visuals within 48 hours, scalable to nine factories.

• Guarantee foundational data delivery from business units to ES Digital Solution teams.

• Propel the execution of three connected product lighthouse projects with a return on investment exceeding $10MM.

• Speed up product performance enhancement, serviceability, and operational availability.

• Empower product teams to utilize data for enhanced customer experiences and business results.

• Oversee a portfolio of prioritized AI initiatives from pilot stages to full-scale deployment.

• Identify and address risks or stalled projects through collaborative efforts across functions.

• Maintain acceleration mechanisms that include intake, prioritization, stage gates, and kill criteria.

• Present initiative status, risks, and requirements to the AI Council and senior sponsors.

• Align teams and expedite delivery through workshops and change management initiatives.

• Phase out outdated capabilities, introduce innovations in digital, data, and AI, and reduce costs.

• Provide standardized digital solutions across lighthouse sites.

• Attain near-real-time performance and proactive monitoring capabilities.

• Fulfill committed improvement targets for connected factories and products.

• Advocate for digital, data, and AI capabilities throughout RTX.

⛳️ Requirements

• A University Degree or equivalent experience paired with a minimum of 14 years of relevant prior experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 12 years of experience.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in program or portfolio management within a large, matrixed corporate setting.

• At least 5 years in a leadership position driving enterprise-level initiatives.

• Proven experience in steering large-scale initiatives from pilot to complete deployment with predictable timelines, measurable business impact, and established governance mechanisms.

• Experience in leading extensive, complex initiatives at scale and influencing and aligning cross-functional teams and stakeholders without formal authority.

• Skilled in facilitating executive-level workshops and achieving alignment on strategy and delivery among diverse cross-functional teams.

• Proficient in operating within regulated environments (e.g., ITAR/EAR, CUI), ensuring compliance while delivering business results under constraints.

• U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare benefits

• Wellness benefits

• Retirement benefits

• Work/life benefits

• Parental and paternal leave

• Flexible work schedules

• Achievement awards

• Educational assistance

• Child/adult backup care

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• 401(k) match

• Flexible spending accounts

• Employee assistance program

• Employee Scholar Program

• Paid time off

• Holidays

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on position and collective-bargaining coverage)