Director, Infrastructure Partnerships Strategy

Date Posted:

2026-09-08

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS

 Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics, and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate Enterprise Services Team:

In this role, you will serve as a strategic partner to digital infrastructure service owners across RTX to support development and execution of our long‑term infrastructure strategy. The role focuses on supporting enterprise decision-making across cloud, data center, network, and edge services by aligning supplier capabilities with RTX’s future-state architecture.

A successful candidate brings extensive consulting experience on infrastructure technologies, both Cloud and on‑prem as well as network services, mobility solutions, and modern infrastructure operating models. A strong understanding of how supplier ecosystems support scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure, is essential.

You will leverage your strategic consulting experience in negotiations with suppliers to ensure RTX infrastructure roadmaps are supported by cost optimized, robust, high-performing capabilities.

Candidates in the locations listed are preferred but we are considering candidates near other RTX locations:

• •Arizona - Tucson
• •Connecticut - Farmington
• •Massachusetts - Andover
• •Texas - DFW
• •Iowa - Cedar Rapids
• •Florida - West Palm
• •Georgia - Atlanta
• •Minnesota- Minneapolis
• •Virginia-Arlington

What You Will Do:

Leverage strategic consulting experience to assist infrastructure service owners in defining and advancing enterprise infrastructure strategy and multi‑year roadmaps

Strategic planning for supplier roadmap which includes cost out, new technology introduction, AI, operational simplification

Evaluate emerging technology trends and translate them into actionable recommendations for cloud, data center, network, and security service domains

Shape strategic supplier engagement models that support RTX’s technical, operational, and financial objectives

Guide key supplier relationships (e.g., Azure, AWS, Cisco, Dell, HPE, Oracle, Palo Alto, Zscaler, AT&T, Verizon) to ensure alignment with RTX’s long-term infrastructure vision

Lead high‑impact negotiations ensuring supplier capabilities, contracts, and performance commitments align with planned infrastructure initiatives

Provide executive‑level analysis, business case development, and financial modeling to support investment decisions

Collaborate with architecture, cyber, engineering, legal, finance, and global trade to ensure infrastructure strategies and supplier engagements reflect RTX priorities and compliance requirements

Oversee supplier performance, governance routines, and risk assessments with a focus on reliability, resilience, and innovation

Assess market shifts, regulatory impacts, and competitive intelligence to inform future-state infrastructure planning

Coordinate portfolio‑level strategies that optimize infrastructure cost, performance, and operational outcomes across RTX business units

Qualifications You Must Have:

University Degree and a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience

Extensive infrastructure strategy consulting experience with Fortune 500 companies

Advising on cloud modernization, data center transformation, network strategy, and hybrid/edge architectures

Demonstrated ability to assess complex infrastructure environments, develop actionable multi‑year strategies, and guide executive‑level decision-making

Experience leading or supporting large-scale infrastructure organizations or modernization programs

Analytical and strategic problem‑solving skills, with experience developing business cases and presenting technical and financial recommendations to leadership

Communication and relationship-building skills with proven success influencing across matrixed enterprises

Qualifications We Prefer:

Active US Security Clearance is preferred but not required

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

This position may be eligible for relocation

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Location/Type: Hybrid

Candidates located in the locations below are preferred.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role:

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.

Preferred Locations:

• •Arizona - Tuscon
• •Connecticut - Farmington
• •Massachusetts - Andover
• •Texas - DFW
• •Iowa - Cedar Rapids
• •Florida - West Palm
• •Georgia - Atlanta
• •Minnesotta-Minneapolis
• •Virginia-Arlington (Washington, DC)

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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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 dis