Director, Master Data Management (MDM) & Governance – ERP Program (REMOTE)

Date Posted:

2025-02-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTTX1: Corp Remote Office TX Remote Location , Houston, TX, 77064 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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.   

RTX has an opening for a Director, Master Data Management (MDM) & Governance – ERP Program (Director, Business Systems and Transformation) role.

Exciting Opportunity!

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAP governance technologies and frameworks, leveraging them to integrate governance policies and enhance enterprise data processes.

The Master Data Management & Governance Director is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading data governance strategy for the ERP program. This role ensures the consistency, security, and accessibility of master data across all business units and systems, enabling operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making. The role encompasses Data Governance, Data Retention, Data Literacy initiatives, Data Quality, and Data Security for the ERP program.

In this capacity, the leader will collaborate with diverse stakeholders across Process teams, business units, and external partners, relying heavily on influencing skills to foster alignment and ensure adherence to governance policies.

The Master Data Management & Governance Director is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading data governance strategy for the ERP program. This role ensures the consistency, security, and accessibility of master data across all business units and systems, enabling operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making. The role encompasses Data Governance, Data Retention, Data Literacy initiatives, Data Quality, and Data Security for the ERP program.

In this capacity, the leader will collaborate with diverse stakeholders across Process teams, business units, and external partners, relying heavily on influencing skills to foster alignment and ensure adherence to governance policies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAP governance technologies and frameworks, leveraging them to integrate governance policies and enhance enterprise data processes.

What You Will Do:

• Data Governance Strategy and Execution - Develop and implement data governance strategies that ensure secure, accurate, and reliable master data. Establish and enforce Data Retention policies to align with regulatory and organizational requirements. Build solutions to automate Data Quality and Security policies. Drive the adoption of Data Quality, Classification, Tagging and Security best practices across Process, Digital Technology teams and business units.
• Data Literacy and Cultural Transformation - Define and implement a Data Literacy strategy to build organizational awareness of Master Data Management, Data Governance & Analytics practices in a measurable manner. Promote a culture of data stewardship through targeted training and communication programs, fostering accountability at all levels.
• Policy Development and Enforcement - Lead the creation, communication, and enforcement of governance policies that integrate seamlessly into SAP technologies and business processes. Ensure consistent application of policies across systems and functions, influencing stakeholders to align with governance objectives.
• Integration with SAP Governance Technologies - Embed governance frameworks into SAP technologies, optimizing compliance monitoring, automation, and quality assurance. Lead initiatives to enhance the functionality of SAP data governance tools to meet evolving business and regulatory needs.
• Cross-Functional Leadership - Collaborate with Data Owners, IT teams, and business leaders to align governance initiatives with organizational objectives. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing insights on data compliance, risk mitigation, and operational improvement.
• Continuous Improvement - Leverage emerging technologies and best practices to refine governance frameworks. Conduct regular audits to ensure policy