Associate Director, Enterprise Architecture & Strategy (SIOP)

Date Posted:

2026-05-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-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 information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) architect to be part of our Digital Architecture team. This role will shape how SIOP processes, data & systems come together to enable synchronized, fact-based decision making across complex global operations.  

** This individual can sit at any Collins domestic location or remote. ** 

What YOU will do:

• Develop current-state & future-state architecture blueprints that enable integrated, agile, and scalable production & aftermarket planning capabilities.  

• Drive harmonization of planning processes across business units while respecting program-specific constraints 

• Influence, guide, and support delivery of the 1-, 3-, and 5-year architectural strategies and roadmaps focusing on Plan to Produce process optimization and innovation enabling SIOP, Master production scheduling, material planning, production control & aftermarket planning capabilities.  

• Provide architectural leadership across core platforms, including ERP (e.g., SAP S/4HANA), Advanced Planning Systems (eg. Kinaxis, SAP IBP), Enterprise Warehouse Management (EWM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Quality Management. 

• Support Implementation projects, representing the planning ecosystem, ensuring process handoffs, integration requirements and closed loop requirements are represented, designed, tested and supported. 

• Guide technology selection, modernization, and integration strategies with a focus on scalability, security, and performance 

• Ensure alignment with enterprise standards for Cybersecurity & Compliance, Identify and mitigate risks related to SIOP systems and ecosystem integration.

• Partner with corporate, business unit functional teams, and external vendors to align strategies, with a focus on optimizing the technology footprint & solutions based on specific business needs and operational efficiencies 

• Collaborate with Domain Architects in Security, Infrastructure, Data & Business unit, to refine and evolve the Solution architectures, processes, practices, leveraging architectural frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, DODAF, etc.) 

• Evaluate and recommend technologies and approaches (e.g., API integrations, cloud solutions, RPA, AI) to enhance SIOP functionality and ecosystem connectivity, supporting digital transformation and operational efficiency. 

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position (U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder). 

• 8+ years of broad-based experience in SIOP domain or functional area, deployments, integration, or consulting, with extensive experience in implementing for large complex organizations. 

• Deep enterprise-level experience architecting and enabling integrated planning capabilities spanning production control, material planning, logistics, SIOP & Master production scheduling ensuring alignment across planning & execution domains.  

• Implementation experience with one or more of following systems - ERP (e.g., SAP S/4HANA), Advanced Planning Systems (eg. Kinaxis, SAP IBP), Enterprise Warehouse Management (EWM). 

• Proven track record as a Solution Architect or Technical Lead, crafting new solutions and delivering business outcomes. 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience leading large-scale enterprise architecture initiatives with a focus on delivery business transformation initiatives. 

• Strong understanding of business processes, parti