Director, Manufacturing – Connected Factory Apps

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

📋 Description

• Establish the future-state vision for Enterprise Services “OneRTX” in relation to Connected Factory planning, execution, visualization, and near-real-time data orchestration.

• Spearhead the development and maintenance of compliant IT digital architecture that emphasizes Connected Factory capabilities.

• Create, lead, and support the sustainment organization for Connected Factory initiatives.

• Promote process standardization, technical harmonization, and quantifiable enterprise value.

• Aid in the harmonization of capabilities, centralization of sustainment, and consolidation of technology across manufacturing and factory systems.

• Direct the development of digital strategies while overseeing operational sustainability and tactical processes.

• Oversee personnel across internal teams, shared services, and external partners.

• Align technical roadmaps with enterprise goals in collaboration with Business Relationship Managers (BRMs), operations leaders, and supply chain/manufacturing stakeholders.

• Enhance the utilization of Ignition applications, tier boards, action trackers, event brokers, and connected manufacturing capabilities.

• Mentor communities of practice and instruct stakeholders on Connected Factory technologies and application architecture.

• Ensure that solutions adhere to RTX IT policies and industry standards while maximizing scalability.

• Collaborate with legal, digital technology, manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer sciences, supply chain management, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.

• A relevant Master’s Degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 14 years of professional experience across various digital supply chain services and technology disciplines.

• At least 12 years of experience leading project teams in digital or process transformation initiatives.

• Over 5 years of experience in leading technology sustainment or Center of Excellence teams that support business technology implementations.

• Proven experience in implementing and supporting Connected Factory technologies such as MES, SCADA, Ignition, event brokers, shop floor management, or digital performance management systems.

• Experience in leading multi-year initiatives across diverse operating units and global regions.

• Background in managing projects with third-party resources as the primary execution support.

• Familiarity with complex corporations and/or Aerospace & Defense or related industries.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Preferred knowledge of advanced digital manufacturing technologies, including predictive analytics, digital twins, or RPA.

• Experience with Ignition, Kafka, or other event broker technologies, as well as MES/MOM systems, SAP ECC, or S/4 HANA manufacturing integrations is preferred.

• PMP or a similar certification is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.

• Parental leave, including paternal leave.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Recognition awards for achievements.

• Educational assistance programs.

• Backup care for children and adults.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Opportunities for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available.