Associate Director, I4.0 Solution Deployment Lead

Date Posted:2026-06-17Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-CT-REMOTEPosition Role Type:RemoteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.Security Clearance Type: None/Not RequiredSecurity Clearance Status: Not RequiredAt 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.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.This position may require occasional travel to various manufacturing sites.Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years 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.Qualifications We Prefer: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:Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.Learn More & Apply NowPlease ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the int