Associate Director, I4.0 Solution Deployment Lead (Remote)

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. Associate Director of I4.0 Solution Deployment The Associate Director of I4.0 Solution Deployment is responsible for the implementation, adoption, and scaling of enterprise‑aligned Industry 4.0 digital solutions across RTX manufacturing sites. This role acts as the critical bridge between Business Units, Enterprise Services (ES), and site‑level stakeholders to ensure solutions are designed effectively, tested thoroughly, deployed consistently, and adopted successfully. The Associate Director will lead deployment planning, user readiness, and support change management activities to maximize the value and impact of I4.0 digital capabilities across the enterprise. What You Will Do Lead the implementation and adoption of enterprise‑aligned I4.0 digital solutions across select sites or enterprise‑wide deployments. Gather business and technical requirements across Business Units to inform solution design. Partner with Enterprise Services to support the build and configuration of digital solutions. Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring system functionality meets defined requirements. Coordinate pilot activities and manage structured rollout plans for broader deployment. Plan and execute site engagement strategies, including leading onsite or virtual training sessions for users and champions. Partner with the OpEx Program Manager on change‑management activities, including communication, stakeholder alignment, and readiness assessments. Support the scaling of solutions to additional sites or Business Units as capabilities mature. Track solution adoption, assess user satisfaction, and gather feedback to inform continuous improvement. Develop and support executive communications, including updates, briefings, and deployment status reports. Manage capacity and prioritization of deployment activities, recognizing variability based on the number of participating sites and scope of deployment. May require occasional travel to various manufacturing sites. Qualifications You Must Have University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience. Experience within the Digital Technology, Operations or a related field. Experience deploying digital or manufacturing technology solutions in a multi‑site or enterprise environment. Experience coordinating UAT, pilot testing, or system rollout activities. Proven understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies and their application in a manufacturing environment. Qualifications We Prefer Experience in manufacturing operations, operational excellence, or digital transformation. Knowledge of change‑management methodologies and adoption frameworks. Ability to synthesize feedback and drive iterative improvements to digital solutions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute methodically. Strong analytical skills and comfort with digital metrics, dashboards, or adoption tracking. What We Offer Robust total rewards package with compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits. Career development and recognition programs, including achievement awards. Parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care. Competitive salary range: 157,200 USD – 298,800 USD. Access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, paid time off, and holidays. Opportunity for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs, contingent on performance and company metrics. U.S.‑based role with appropriate pay structure and benefits; additional benefits depend on specific business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement. EEO Statement 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. 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