Associate Director, SAP Ariba and Business Network

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Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTIA2: Corp - IA-Collins 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52227 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services Process and Systems Transformation (PST) Team:

RTX has an opening for an Associate Director, SAP Ariba and Business Network (Associate Director, Business Systems and Transformation) position

We are seeking an experienced leader with experience transforming and modernizing organizations. Supply chain, SAP Ariba and SAP Business Network experience is desired. You will lead the Digital Technology team in the design, configuration, and implementation of an enterprise-grade procurement and supplier management system for a major defense organization. The ideal candidate will lead the technical team while partnering closely with the business team, ensuring that SAP Ariba solutions align with corporate procurement strategy, compliance mandates, and mission-critical supply chain needs.

What You Will Do:

• Process and System Transformation
• Lead the end-to-end transformation of the Supply Chain moving away from a variety of heritage processes and systems and towards a consolidated future state set of processes and SAP Ariba and Business Network system.
• Lead the effort to drive to new standard process and system usage across the enterprise.
• Work closely with technical teams, partners and business units.
• Support testing, data migration, and deployment activities across multiple business units.

• Business Process Analysis

• Oversee workshops with stakeholders to capture procurement processes, workflows, and pain points.

• Guide team to define best practices for eProcurement, supplier collaboration, and contract management within a highly regulated defense environment.
• Support the team developing business process documentation, user stories, and process flow diagrams.

• Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between business users, procurement teams, IT, and external vendors.

• Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to program-level leadership.
• Coordinate with compliance and cybersecurity teams to ensure adherence to DFARS, ITAR, and other regulations.

• Continuous Improvement

• Recommend process enhancements to improve efficiency, automation, and user experience.

• Monitor KPIs and system performance post-implementation to ensure business value realization.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Minimum of 12+ years' experience in Ariba integration to SAP ERP and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related discipline or equivalent combination of related work experience and schooling.
• Experience with Ariba integration to SAP ERP (S/4HANA or ECC) or similar.
• Experience leading IT or supply chain teams.
• Strong understanding of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and contract lifecycle processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of supply chain compliance and regulatory needs in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience working in defense, aerospace, or other regulated industries.
• Experience with Defense Contract Management and FAR/DFARS compliance frameworks.
• Background in large-scale digital transformation or ERP modernization projects.

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Work Location: Remote

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

What We Offer: Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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