Director, Manufacturing – Connected Factory Apps

RTX

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

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesLead💰 $186,200 - $353,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading digital transformation initiatives within Connected Factory environments, focusing on technology sustainment, process standardization, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams and aligning technical roadmaps with enterprise objectives to drive measurable value.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Connected Factory TechnologiesDigital Transformation LeadershipProject ManagementTechnology SustainmentAdvanced Digital Manufacturing

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Hard Skills

Digital Supply Chain ServicesProcess TransformationData OrchestrationPredictive AnalyticsDigital TwinsRPAMESSCADASAP ECCS/4 HANA

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationStakeholder EducationTeam Management

Tools & Technologies

IgnitionKafkaEvent BrokersShop Floor ManagementDigital Performance Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP

Industry Keywords

Aerospace & DefenseManufacturingIT ComplianceEnterprise ArchitectureTechnology Consolidation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

KafkaPMPRPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the Enterprise Services “OneRTX” future-state vision for Connected Factory planning, execution, visualization, and near-real-time data orchestration
Lead development and sustainment of compliant IT digital architecture focused on Connected Factory capabilities
Establish, lead and support the Connected Factory sustainment organization
Drive process standardization, technical harmonization, and measurable enterprise value
Support capability harmonization, sustainment centralization, and technology consolidation across manufacturing and factory systems
Lead digital strategy development and oversee operational sustainment and tactical processes
Manage people across internal teams, shared services, and external partners
Align technical roadmaps with enterprise objectives alongside BRMs, operations leaders, and supply chain/manufacturing stakeholders
Expand use of Ignition apps, tier boards, action trackers, event brokers, and connected manufacturing capabilities
Guide communities of practice and educate stakeholders on Connected Factory technologies and application architecture
Ensure solutions comply with RTX IT policies and industry standards while maximizing scalability
Collaborate across legal, digital technology, manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS Degree in computer sciences, supply chain management, engineering, mathematics or related field
Related Master's Degree preferred
14+ years of professional experience across multiple digital supply chain services and technology disciplines
12+ years of experience leading project teams in digital or process transformation
5+ years leading technology sustainment / Center of Excellence teams supporting business technology implementations
Experience implementing and supporting Connected Factory technologies such as MES, SCADA, Ignition, event brokers, shop floor management, or digital performance management systems
Experience leading multi-year initiatives across multiple operating units and global regions
Experience managing projects with 3rd-party resources as primary execution support
Experience working in complex corporations and/or Aerospace & Defense or related industries
U.S. citizenship required
Knowledge of advanced digital manufacturing technologies such as predictive analytics, digital twins, or RPA preferred
Experience with Ignition, Kafka or other event broker technologies, MES/MOM systems, SAP ECC or S/4 HANA manufacturing integrations preferred
PMP or similar certification is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits
Parental (including paternal) leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available