Associate Director - Business Engagement, Technology Deployment

Date Posted:

2026-11-04



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17



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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market-leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Classified Digital Services (CDS) organization.

As Associate Director, Business Engagement- Technology Deployment, you will lead a critical, enterprise-wide technology deployment by developing strategy, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and coordinating execution across RTX. You will partner with Classified Boundary Services, Global Security Services, and Business Unit leadership to establish deployment priorities, navigate organizational and security challenges, and deliver mission-critical capabilities.

What You Will Do

• Build strong relationships with security, networking, and Business Unit leaders to understand mission priorities, operational challenges, and future needs.
• Develop and manage a multiyear deployment strategy in partnership with Classified Boundary Services, Global Security Services (GSS), and Business Unit stakeholders.
• Establish and manage a dynamic deployment pipeline based on business priorities, security requirements, and resource availability.
• Drive deployment execution by coordinating CDS, GSS, and Business Unit resources while adapting to changing priorities.
• Maintain regular stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment, transparency, and shared priorities.
• Serve as a strategic advisor, aligning enterprise objectives with CDS capabilities to support informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve partnerships, strengthen accountability, and deliver long-term value.
• Evaluate stakeholder feedback, market trends, and enterprise capabilities to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Strengthen CDS's position as a strategic partner through customer-focused, mission-aligned collaboration.
• Maintain communication, roadmap visibility, and conflict resolution across CDS, Business Units, and GSS.
• Coordinate with related CDS projects to ensure alignment with the critical technology deployment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience as a Program Manager leading large, multidisciplinary, cross-functional, matrixed teams focused on technical applications or initiatives.
• Active Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance and program access as needed.
• Ability to travel domestically approximately 10–15%.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading large-scale technology efforts involving multisite, matrixed teams and virtual collaboration.
• Experience in an elevated Agile leadership role.
• Familiarity with Agile management tools such as JIRA.
• Experience working in program management or engineering environments.
• Experience with IT service delivery in national security environments.
• Knowledge of contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and IT and engineering processes and practices.
• PMP and/or PMX/CMX certification.
• Control Account Management (CAM), Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification, or similar budget-tracking experience.

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Work Location

This is a hybrid role, 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.

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 172,900 USD - 328,700 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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