Associate Director of Business Systems (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-01-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic-minded Associate Director of Supply Chain Systems and Tools management to drive transformational changes within our global Supply Chain organization. This critical leadership role will partner with the Digital Technology organization to support the existing systems as well as projects for future updates of both Ariba and the Supplier Portal. The Systems and Tools leader will be responsible for development of all user training and support plans, system enhancement execution and roll-out and process optimization efforts for both Ariba and the Supplier Portal. The role will be critical for Collins Supply Chain in their transformation journey to harmonize, optimize and digitize our Supply Chain processes across Collins and in collaboration with RTX Corporate and the other Business Units.  

What You Will Do

System Optimization & Standardization

• System Architecture & Governance: Lead the team that supports existing Ariba and Supplier Portal systems including users, configuration maintenance and enhancement evaluation and implementation.
• Partner with Business Process and Data Analytics Teams: Collaborate with the other teams in the Enablement CoE to ensure standard processes and data sets are supported in Ariba and the Supplier Portals.
• Team Performance KPIs: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and set goals to track team performance.
• Training & Talent Development: Maintain training documentation to ensure a standard, role-based plan for all supply chain resources.
• Transformation Project: Support the business in its journey to transform Supply Chain as required.

Project Execution & Strategic Initiatives Leadership

• Lead and provide governance of Ariba/Ariba CRE and the Supplier Portals. The Associate Director will act as the primary execution lead for the following key initiatives, including:
• Digital Transformation Strategy: Partner with Digital Technology (DT) teams to determine the strategy for implementing Ariba CRE (data secure version) and the One Portal projects for the supply chain function. Achieve all schedules associated with those projects and meet objectives of these projects including the successful end-of-life of legacy systems.
• Data Integrity & Compliance Projects: Ensure all relevant internal Ariba process configurations for all modules (sourcing, contracts, buying, forms, catalogues) as well as both the Supplier Portal and Ariba manage data export rules correctly.
• ERP & Digital Integration: Serve as the S4 Hana PST S2P SME lead for the interface between S4 and One Portal and Ariba.
• Automation & Efficiency: Support the implementation of twelve new automated projects in SC for 2026. Work extensively with team peers in System and Tools and the Data Analytics and Business Process teams to automate wherever possible including electronic forms, catalogues, workflows and approval processes.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Process Optimization, or Operations within the Aerospace & Defense industry.
• Leadership: 5+ years of experience managing direct reports and leading large, complex, cross-functional project teams.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills required.  Demonstrated expertise in process mapping, Six Sigma/Lean methodologies, continuous improvement, change management, and enterprise system implementations (SAP S4 Hana, Ariba, Supplier Portal).
• A&D Experience: Deep acumen regarding Supply Chain procurement and sourcing processes, strong understanding of the regulatory environment and compliance requirements (e.g., ITAR, CSD), process standardization, change management, working across a matrixed enterprise, and unique challenges within the Aerospace and Defense supply chain are mandatory.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Student Loan Repayment Program  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  
• Adoption Assistance           
• Autism Benefit  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  
• And more!  

Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

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