Global Hub and Vendor Optimization Lead

RTX; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 147,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense firm in Albany, NY is seeking a Global Hub and Vendor Optimization Lead. This role involves redefining application service delivery through effective sourcing strategies and collaboration with service leaders. Candidates must have a minimum of 12 years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a bachelor's degree. The position offers a competitive salary range from $147,000 to $295,000 and various benefits including healthcare and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of related work experience, or 10 years with an advanced degree.
• 7+ years of experience in service delivery strategy or Digital transformation roles.
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships with service leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for application services.
• Implement global hub and vendor optimizations.
• Track and report on impact of sourcing strategies.
• Support change management for sourcing decisions.
• Stay informed on industry trends.

Skills

Service delivery strategy

Digital transformation

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication

Influencing abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Global Hub and Vendor Optimization Lead

Location: UTNY1: Corp-NY-Remote UT Remote NY, Albany, NY 12201 USA.

Date Posted: 2025-11-06

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

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.

Overview

As part of the OneRTX Enterprise Service Adoption program, the Global Hub and Vendor Optimization Lead will play a key role in redefining how Application Services are delivered across the enterprise. This role partners closely with service focals and application owners to evaluate each service and determine the most effective sourcing and location strategy, whether in‑house, outsourced, onshore, nearshore, or offshore. The focus is on reducing Digital labor costs while ensuring services continue to enable business processes function effectively and sustainably.

What You Will Do

• Develop Sourcing Strategies – collaborate with Enterprise Services Applications (ESA) and Business Unit service focals to develop service‑by‑service sourcing strategies that align with RTX’s overall sourcing strategies and frameworks, including partner and location strategies.
• Implementation – partner with relevant parties (service focals, vendor management, partnership, PMO and others) to implement global hub and vendor optimizations strategies that balance cost, quality, and risk, and achieve synergy commitments.
• Value Tracking and Status Reporting – track, measure, and report on the impact of sourcing strategies in terms of cost optimization, service performance, and delivered value.
• Change Management – support change management by ensuring sourcing decisions are well‑communicated and adopted by application service teams.
• Market Knowledge – stay informed on industry trends in application managed services, global talent hubs, and sourcing models to continually refine strategies.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or related field with 12 years of related work experience, or an advanced degree with 10 years of related work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in service delivery strategy or Digital transformation roles with strong knowledge of application management and their role in supporting business processes.
• Experience contributing to enterprise transformation or operating model change programs.
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships with service leaders and external partners with excellent analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skills.
• Strong communication and influencing abilities, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.

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.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD – 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers multiple 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 depend on the business unit and whether 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 it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and depend on various factors, including individual and business 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 posting date. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Legal Information

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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Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing