Operations Director - Application DevelopmentRTX 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 Corporate Enterprise Applications Team:The Operations Director - Application Development is responsible for leading the strategy, delivery, and operational excellence of enterprise applications, including SAP ECC on HANA and related systems. This role oversees global application development teams, ensures the stability and reliability of critical business systems, and manages all ongoing operational ("keep the lights on") activities that support business continuity, compliance, and user experience.The Director partners closely with technology leadership, value stream owners, and business stakeholders to ensure applications and platforms meet organizational needs while maintaining high standards of performance, security, and governance.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & ManagementProvide strategic leadership for global application development and operations teams.Manage department budgeting, staffing, supplier relationships, and service-level performance.Drive professional development, skill building, and cross-training within the organization.Maintain an operational culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Support user groups and business stakeholders across functions and geographies.Engage in industry collaboration to maintain awareness of emerging technologies and best practices.Experience using the Scaled Agile development methodologyApplication Development OversightLead design, development, deployment, and support of enterprise applications.Ensure adherence to development governance, UX standards, and quality assurance protocols.Oversee regression testing, transport processes, and Change Control Board (CCB) activities.Manage interface maintenance, ensuring reliability and alignment with business workflows.SAP ECC on HANA ManagementOversee SAP ECC on HANA updates, patches, enhancements, and performance tuning.Ensure high-quality execution of master data maintenance, job scheduling, and archiving.Lead global deployment readiness and support SAP-related operational simulations.Operational Responsibilities ("Keep the Lights On")Break fixes and issue/ticket resolutionSystem upgrades and vulnerability patchingSmall site deployments and application expansionsMerger, Acquisition, and Divestiture supportSOX audit controls and compliance supportQualifications You Must HaveBachelor's degree in: Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required with 14 years of direct work experience.12+ years of progressive experience in IT operations, application development, or enterprise systems management.Strong leadership experience managing technical teams and complex application landscapes.Expertise in SAP ECC and HANA technologies with a proven track record of supporting compliance-driven environments (SOX, MMAS, DFARS, EX/IM).Experience in governance, vendor management, and cross-functional stakeholder collaboration.Qualifications We PreferStrategic thinking and long-term planning with technical depth across application development and enterprise architectureOperational rigor and attention to detail with strong problem-solving and issue-resolution abilitiesExperience leading globally distributed teamsAbility to balance innovation with stability and complianceInformation Technology thought leaderWhat We OfferWhether 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.Learn More & Apply Now!
Location: This position is remote.
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