Associate Director, Material Master Lead (REMOTE)

Date Posted:

2025-01-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RTX99: RTN Remote, Texas

Position Role Type:

Remote

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 Team:

RTX has an opening for an Associate Director, Material Master Lead (Associate Director, Business Systems and Transformation).

Great Opportunity!

• The Material Master Lead will support data integration, data quality and data strategies across all systems and processes. 
• Provide expertise and guidance in SAP material master impacts on end-to-end business processes and system integrations to the Business Workstreams.

What You Will Do:

• Material Master Data Strategy:  Implement the global strategy for Material Master data management, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and integrity across the enterprise.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on Material Master data
• SAP Material Master Expertise:  Provide expertise in the design, configuration, and management of SAP Material Master data, ensuring it aligns with business needs and industry standards.
• Ensure the Blueprinting team understands the SAP Material Master linkage to various modules and rules governing it.
• Understand the impact of Material Master data on all business processes, including procurement, production, sales, inventory management, and finance.
• Integration with Non-SAP Systems:  Ensure the integration of Material Master data with non-SAP systems, particularly Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and other engineering systems.
• Ensure seamless data flow between legacy & SAP S/4 systems to support data & analytics for product development, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.
• Aerospace and Defense Industry Focus:  Apply expertise of the A&D industry to ensure the ERP system is tailored to meet regulatory, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with business units to minimize customizations and promote the use of standard SAP functionalities that align with industry best practices.
• Team Leadership:  Foster a collaborative working environment, ensuring that team members have clear roles, responsibilities, and goals for the project.
• Manage resource allocation and workload distribution to ensure on-time, high-quality data migration deliverables.
• Data Governance and Quality:  Establish and enforce data governance policies for Material Master data, including data creation, maintenance, deletion and security processes.
• Lead data quality initiatives, including audits, cleansing, and validation activities, to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Change Management and Training:  Lead change management efforts related to Material Master data, including the development and delivery of training programs for end-users and data stewards.
• Act as a change champion, promoting the adoption of standardized processes and data governance practices across the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT, supply chain, engineering, production, finance, and other key stakeholders to ensure Material Master data supports business objectives.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives, providing expertise on systems design, data requirements and impacts.
• Continuous Improvement:  Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in Material Master data management, leveraging new technologies and best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, SAP updates, and emerging technologies to drive innovation in Material Master data processes.
• Travel up to 25-50% domestically

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Minimum of 12+ years’ exposure to Material Master Data Management field and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent combination of related work experience and schooling in lieu of degree; Advanced degree and 10+ years related work experience.
• Experience in SAP Material Master data management, with a strong focus on the Aerospace and Defense industry, ERP implementations and integrations.
• Deep understanding of how Material Master data impacts all business processes within SAP and its integration with non-SAP systems like PLM.
• Expert-level knowledge of SAP Material Master, including configuration, fields, rules governing the out of box Configuration, and how the Material Master integrates with other SAP modules.

• Current U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to travel up to 25-50%
• Knowledge of PLM systems and their integration with SAP ERP.
• Experience with data governance frameworks and best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of the Aerospace and Defense industry, including regulatory and compliance requirements related to material management.

Learn More & Apply Now!
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.

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. Minimum Program Qualifications: To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should: ∗ Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application ∗ Have prior experience in functional area of interest ∗ Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position.

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.

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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