Sr Manager - Engineering Software Sourcing (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-01-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT6: 4 Farm Springs 4 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

This position is hybrid and requires some onsite support in any of the following locations.

• Farmington, CT

• Dallas, TX

• Arlington, VA

What You Will Learn

This role is responsible for integrating all aspects of Engineering Software (SW) functions into Enterprise Services (ES) Strategy and Transformation Initiatives through collaborating and partnering with suppliers, ES leaders, and functional service owners.  A key component of the role is to develop supplier capabilities, partnerships and category strategies for internal use requirements.

The ideal candidate will draw from past experience with various Engineering software technologies and can assist with translating this knowledge via contract negotiations and project management skills to lead the coordination, communication and integration of suppliers to support the achievement of technical, financial and performance objectives. This individual will have an understanding of supplier products and develop various strategies to drive year on year cost savings to help RTX meet its bottom line. 

An understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, from contract negotiations to requisition and PO placement is needed for this role. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to develop effective presentations and present to leadership and peers.

Specific responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Strategy Development & Negotiation:  Build a strategy, lead and manage negotiations for Engineering Software (SW) contracts to ensure favorable terms and conditions to the achievement of technical, financial and performance objectives for RTX

  • Supplier Examples:  Siemens, PTC, Ansys and Mathworks

  • License Types: Experience with various forms of SW licensing methodologies and complex pricing analysis  

• Contract Review & Drafting:  Review, draft, and revise a variety of contracts including software licenses and master agreements

• Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders including partnership peers, legal, finance, cyber to align contract terms with company objectives

• Vendor Management:  Manage relationship with suppliers ensuring adherence to agreed terms, quality, and opportunity development

  • Establish supplier engagement plans and enforce overall governance within portfolio

  • Develop and manage an integrated master schedule of engagements, renewals, RFQs, etc.

  • Facilitate supplier performance reviews, benchmarks & reporting

• Risk Management:  Identify and mitigate potential risks in contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Supports the investigation, negotiation and favorable resolution of disputes with suppliers

  • Managing Software audits

• Documentation:  Maintain organized and accurate records of all contract negotiations, drafts and final agreements

• Market Analysis:  Stay informed of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in software contracting

• Continuous Improvement:  Recommend and implement process improvements