Sr. Manager, Enterprise Architect & Strategy (Hybrid)

Date Posted : 2025-11-13

Country :

United States of America

Location :

HNC01 : UTAS Headquarters (HS) 2730 West Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC, 28217 USA

Position Role Type : Hybrid

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.?

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance?

Security Clearance :

DoD Clearance : TS / SCI

The Strategic Business Unit (SBU) and Enterprise Architect (EA) role is responsible for establishing digital strategies in partnership with the Digital Technology (DT) Business Relationship Manager (BRM) to accelerate digital transformation within the business. This is a highly strategic role within the Collins Enterprise Architecture (EA) organization, collaborating extensively with all areas of DT, the Program Work Environment (PWE), and RTX Enterprise and Digital Services.

_ This is a hybrid position that requires the candidate to be within driving distance of a major Collins Aerospace facility. _

What YOU will do :

Demonstrates expertise, authenticity, and a commanding presence that earns trust and respect from peers and Executive Leadership.

Exhibits strategic thinking and decisiveness in aligning technical outcomes with business needs.

Speaks with clarity, poise, and authority, adapting tone and messaging to engage and influence audiences.

Domain Expertise

Possesses rich Information Technology (IT), Systems Engineering or related field experience, with a strong understanding of architectural principles and industry best practices.

Ability to analyze industry trends and emerging technologies to anticipate their impact on enterprise strategy and drive innovation.

Acts as a Digital Technology (DT) thought leader and architectural evangelist, effectively communicating complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Eagerness To Engage

Actively seeks cross-functional partnerships to align technology initiatives with business goals with the intent to maximize impact.

Identifies and champions opportunities where digital solutions can create measurable business value.

Takes the lead in driving discussions, proposing solutions, and ensuring follow-through on strategic initiatives.

Qualifications YOU Must Have :

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Extensive Technical Leadership - 10+ years of experience in senior-level technical roles, guiding architecture and engineering initiatives across complex environments.

Broad Enterprise Architecture Expertise - Deep hands-on experience across Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Infrastructure, Application Architecture, Integration, Business Architecture, Cybersecurity, and Data domains.

Digital Transformation & Product Lifecycle Knowledge - Strong understanding of digital transformation strategies, product development, and full product lifecycle management.

System Architecture & Integration - Proven ability to design and validate system architectures and Systems-of-Systems (SoS) integration approaches to comply with Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Program Security Plans (PSP), Program Protection Plan (PPP), System Security Plans (SSP), DD254's, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Accreditation & Authorization packages. SAP & SCI controls.

Strategic Technology Planning - Skilled in identifying and planning future-state architectures and technology pipelines aligned with business goals.

Innovation Through Technology - Demonstrated success in conceiving and delivering innovative, value-driven solutions using emerging technologies.

Industry Standards & Frameworks - Familiarity with industry-standard technology frameworks and methods (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, DoDAF, etc.) and current security controls and awareness (e.g., NISPOM, DoD 5200.01, NIST, EO13526, CNSSP-11 & 12).

Qualifications We Prefer :

Current DoD Security Clearance (Secret) with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret (TS / SCI) clearance

Advanced Degree (i.e., M.S., Ph.D.) or domain experience in any of the key technology space capabilities (i.e., cybersecurity, AI / ML, Data Analytics)

Industry recognized Enterprise Architect certifications (i.e., Open Group Certified Architect, AWS Certified Solution Architect, etc.)

Operationalized Agile Software Development understanding / practices

What We Offer :

Some of our competitive benefits packages include :

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

Tuition reimbursement program.

Student Loan Repayment Program.

Life insurance and disability coverage.

Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,?critical illness?insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.

Adoption Assistance.

Autism Benefit.

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.

Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

• ?And more!?

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies?? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there's no better place to be right now than in digital. If you're an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you're a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Hybrid : Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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