Associate Director, Architecture Assurance Leader – Applications
RTX
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Connecticut • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead architecture assurance initiatives across corporate functions to ensure alignment with RTX’s enterprise strategy, compliance with policies, and adherence to architectural principles
- Develop and enhance enterprise-wide architecture assurance frameworks, methodologies, and governance standards
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by providing insights into architectural risks, opportunities, and innovations
- Conduct architecture reviews for key corporate programs and projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory requirements, and RTX's technology roadmap
- Collaborate with corporate IT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation teams to develop solutions that optimize efficiency, scalability, and security
- Identify and mitigate architectural risks, ensuring proactive planning and resolution
- Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to inform architectural decisions and drive competitive advantage
- Provide mentorship to team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the corporate architecture team
- Prepare and present architecture assurance reports, metrics, and recommendations to executive leadership
Requirements
- Minimum of 12+ years’ experience in enterprise architect, architect assurance or systems engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or related work experience and schooling in lieu of degree
- Expertise in architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar methodologies
- Proven track record of working in a highly matrixed, complex corporate environment and managing cross-functional teams
- Experience with Planview EA, Sparx EA, and ServiceNow
- Familiarity with corporate governance, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements
Benefits
- parental (including 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
enterprise architecturearchitecture assurancesystems engineeringarchitecture frameworksTOGAFZachmanPlanview EASparx EAServiceNow
Soft Skills
leadershipmentorshipcollaborationcommunicationcontinuous improvementinnovation