Operational Excellence Manager - Data & AI

Date Posted:

2026-01-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

RTX 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 195,000 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, Virginia.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services Team:

RTX Enterprise Services - Data (ES-Data) group is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual (CORE Champion – Data & AI Operations) to help drive our RTX CORE operating model objectives. This role is pivotal in maintaining our control tower, improving maturity across our RTX data domains and operating systems, and ensuring alignment with our strategic goals. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise to support continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of excellence.

This role requires hands-on mentorship, strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills to drive progress and decisions across various areas within and outside of the (ES-Data) organization. Success requires diplomacy, highly disciplined execution and coordination between cross functional disciplines and teams. Knowledge of the RTX CORE Operating system is required and prior experience working in a factory highly preferred.

What You Will Do:

• Assist the CORE embedded lead with the  deployment and configuration of the CORE operating system within ES-Data, aligned to RTX strategy
• Maintain and enhance the control tower to track and visualize key business metrics
• Assess data domain maturity against CORE standards and drive improvement actions
• Assist CORE Embedded lead with goal alignment for long-, mid-, and short-term objectives and cascade goals to subdomains
• Execute and monitor continuous improvement plans using CORE tools
• Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure control tower targets are met and enable collaboration
• Provide training and support on CORE methodologies to foster continuous improvement in ES Data
• Ensure effective data management to support data integrity of control tower reporting
• Develop and analyze reports to track progress, trends, and decision-making
• Champion the REPM process, reinforce accountability to standards, and report monthly progress

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data management, continuous improvement, or a related field.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• CORE Champion certified with experience in aerospace and defense
• Strong knowledge of CORE, RTX strategy, and continuous improvement tools (Six Sigma/ACE)
• Proficient in data management and analytics
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Adaptable, learning-oriented, and effective in fast-paced environments
• Experience or willingness to learn how to lead engagements to improve organizational efficiencies
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills; openness to different perspectives

Work Location: REMOTE

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

• 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.

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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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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