Director, Infrastructure Partnerships Strategy

RTX

Farmington (CT)

Hybrid

USD 186,000 - 354,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Infrastructure Strategy Consultant to partner with enterprise service owners and shape RTX's long‑term infrastructure roadmaps. You will influence cloud, data center, network, and edge strategies while negotiating with major suppliers and aligning with RTX’s financial objectives.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, senior stakeholder communication, and delivering multi‑year plans across complex environments. A hybrid work model and relocation options may apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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 including cost out, new technology introduction, and AI.
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 to align with RTX’s long‑term infrastructure vision.
Lead high‑impact negotiations ensuring supplier capabilities, contracts, and performance commitments meet planned 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 reflect RTX priorities and compliance.
Oversee supplier performance, governance routines, and risk assessments focused on reliability and innovation.
Coordinate portfolio‑level strategies that optimize infrastructure cost and performance across RTX business units.

Skills

Infrastructure strategy

Executive communication

Analytical problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Negotiation with suppliers

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

Cisco

Dell

HPE

Oracle

Palo Alto

Job description

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

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:

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 illnessinsurance, 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
And more!

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 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.

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: