Senior S/4 Transition Data Architect

Senior S/4 Transition Data ArchitectWe are launching a multi-year transformation from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, and Raytheon's Data, Analytics and AI organization is looking for a Senior S/4 Transition Data Architect to help shape the enterprise data foundation that will enable this journey. In this role, you will define and evolve the data architecture that supports seamless reporting and insight generation across both ECC and S/4HANA as they run in parallel during our migration. You will design canonical data models, integration patterns, and a bridge-reporting strategy that brings together data from migrated and non-migrated business areas—ensuring leaders and frontline teams have timely, trustworthy insights.This senior individual contributor role partners closely with product managers, enterprise architects, business stakeholders, and delivery teams to set direction, establish standards, and guide solution teams across the full lifecycle—from strategic planning and design through deployment and ongoing operations.You will apply formal architecture and strategy methods, such as TOGAF, to articulate business strategy, challenges, needs, and structure ahead of solution design. You will also own the continuous development of reference architectures, data models, personas, use cases, landscape views, and knowledge repositories that accelerate future architecture work and support a consistent, enterprise-wide approach.What You Will DoOwn the enterprise data architecture for the ECC ? S/4HANA transition, defining principles, reference architectures, and guardrails for data domains (Finance, Supply Chain, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, etc.).Design the bridge reporting strategy that harmonizes ECC and S/4HANA datasets to produce consistent KPI definitions and cross-system analytics (e.g., consolidated financials, inventory, order fulfillment), including semantic layers and data virtualization/replication as appropriate.Model canonical and system-specific data (conceptual, logical, physical) and establish golden sources, conformed dimensions, data standards, and naming/versioning conventions.Define integration patterns (e.g., SLT/ODP/CDC, APIs, files, events) between SAP and the analytical stack, balancing latency, cost, reliability, and data quality.Enable analytics & planning in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)—curate models, measures, and calculations; design security and data-access patterns; guide dashboard/story design standards.Oversee ETL/ELT pipelines using SAP BusinessObjects Data Services (BODS) and modern orchestration patterns; define error handling, lineage, and observability.Create and maintain architecture artifacts (capability maps, value streams, domain models, roadmaps, standards) aligned to TOGAF ADM phases A–D and communicate them to technical and business stakeholders.Coach delivery teams and provide architectural reviews to ensure solutions conform to strategy while meeting near-term milestones during the phased migration.Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years' experienceDeep expertise in the SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA data models, including CDS views, embedded analytics concepts, and differences from ECC.Leverage tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Snowflake, SAP Business Data Cloud, and BusinessObjects Data Services (BODS) to support data modeling, integration, governance and reporting needs.Proven track record designing bridge/transition architectures that support multi-system reporting during large transformations.Strong grounding in data modeling, data warehousing, and data integration techniques.The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.Qualifications We PreferTOGAF-certified; practiced in using the TOGAF framework to build and communicate architecture to business and technical stakeholders.8–12+ years in data architecture/engineering with end-to-end ownership of enterprise data platforms.Experience with SAP in an Aerospace and defense environment.Experience with formal architecture modeling (UML, BPMN, SysML, ArchiMate).Executive presence and strong communication skills; comfortable leading change across large initiatives and organizations.Ability to dive deep into how the business creates value and translate that into data architectures and roadmaps.Experience across the full IT lifecycle (planning, design, deployment, operations) and with cross-functional delivery teams.Demonstrated ability to use abstraction and simplification to communicate complex systems to different audiences.Strong influencing and relationship skills to develop and maintain key partnerships.What We OfferOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.Remote: Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.