Associate Director – Functional Architecture Leader, HR Applications

RTX

Associate Director leading HR Applications architecture at RTX Corporation, shaping enterprise-level IT solutions across three business units and corporate functions.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and implementation of scalable digital enterprise architectures for HR processes across the RTX corporation
Partner directly with HR Digital Strategic Engagement Leader
Develop comprehensive 1-, 3-, and 5-year architectural strategies at the individual functional level
Define the architectural guardrails and high-level requirements before handing off projects to Solutions Architecture (SA) teams
Integrate technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, and blockchain into the application architecture
Collaborate enterprise-wide to develop best practices, patterns, maturity models, and roadmaps for RTX-wide supply chain digital solutions
Guide technical architecture groups and communities of practice, socialize architectural strategies, and educate stakeholders on the use of application architecture efforts
Ensure solutions are compliant with RTX IT policies and industry standards while minimizing complexity and maximizing scalability
Provide mentorship and thought leadership to architecture community and IT teams across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 years' experience in supporting a complex Enterprise HR environment
Bachelor's degree in Master’s Architecture, Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent combination of related work experience and schooling in lieu of degree
Proven track record in developing, delivering, and supporting enterprise-scale applications, specifically within complex Enterprise HR environments
Deep understanding HR & Payroll IT systems and tools, including estimating & pricing, treasury, tax, travel and expense, and associated data integration platforms
Expertise in architecture frameworks and methods (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, DoDAF, SAFe Architect); relevant certifications highly advantageous
Experience in migrating on-premise HR applications/infrastructure to the cloud (AWS/Azure) and designing cloud-native solutions
Significant experience in IT service and financial management, including people leadership, budget ownership, and project management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Parental (including paternal) leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical, dental, 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

digital enterprise architectureAI/ML integrationIoT integrationblockchain integrationcloud-native solutionsenterprise-scale applicationsdata integration platformsarchitecture frameworksproject managementfinancial management

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcollaborationcommunicationstrategic thinkingstakeholder engagementbest practices developmentcommunity buildingeducational outreachproblem-solving

Certifications

TOGAF certificationZachman certificationDoDAF certificationSAFe Architect certification