Associate Director Technical Lead

Associate Director Technical Lead

Requirements

• 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
• 5 years minimum experience with modern data applications & platforms utilizing AWS, Azure and Hybrid
• 5 years minimum experience in DevSecOps practices – ex. IaC, CI/CD, Code Scanning & Analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and build of enterprise-wide Analytics, AI and Software solutions
• Automate the deployment, management and observability of platform services
• Design and build integrations to create composite platform services or centralized coordination services
• Collaborate with the XETA Cloud Platform team on enhancements in new or existing regions
• Collaborate with Cloud & Data Platform SMEs to design multi-cloud, multi-region COTS deployments
• Partner with BUs and Corporate Functions to design, build and deploy Business Solution
• Influence decisions and drive alignment across organizational boundaries
• Define standards and best practices
• Provide input/collaborate on Reference Architectures and Design Patterns
• Participate in RTX-wide technology councils as needed (Ex. Enterprise Architecture, Data Boards)
• Continuously evaluate new technologies / services
• Hands-on Software & Cloud Design and Engineering
• Lead and mentor less experienced team members
• Provide input to Product Management on Roadmap and Sequencing
• Translate Product Roadmaps into foundation platform capabilities
• Participate in Intake and Long-Range Planning
• Provide guidance on prioritization based on RTX-wide impact, synergies
• Lead a subset of cross-team PI technical goal setting and assist multiple scrum teams in identifying dependences and sequencing
• Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to continuously evolve the platform technical strategy
• Lead the harmonization of technical requirements across BUs/Enterprise Services
• Lead planning with Cloud suppliers to maximize RTX technical investments
• Travel 10-20% domestically

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of financial analysis to forecast cloud usage costs
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of autonomy and accountability
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to influence multi-disciplinary teams and develop strong partnerships across functions to drive measurable operational results
• Experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry
• Experience in Agile software delivery practices and expectations
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing talent in a matrix environment without a direct reporting relationship
• Experience working with Product Management to build business cases for multi-year investments
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively at all levels within the company