Associate Director: SAP Business Partner Data Governance (Remote)
Date Posted:
2026-04-23Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-TX-REMOTEPosition Role Type:
RemoteU.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 RequiredSecurity 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.
What You Will Do
The Associate Director – Business Partner Data Governance leads the strategy, governance, and operational enablement of Customer and Vendor master data within the SAP S/4HANA transformation. This role ensures a standardized, high-quality Business Partner (BP) data foundation by owning the data model, enabling governance, and driving adoption of SAP MDG and operational processes across the enterprise.
1. Data Model & Standards Ownership
Own and sustain the Customer & Vendor Common Information Model (CIM) aligned to S/4HANA Business Partner
Define global standards for attributes, hierarchies, and lifecycle management
Establish and govern Business Partner hierarchies (legal, operational, parent-child structures)
Ensure alignment with downstream systems (Finance, Procurement, Analytics platforms such as Snowflake/BW)
2. Governance Framework & Operating Model
Establish and run the Business Partner governance model, including councils, policies, and decision rights
Define roles (Data Owners, Stewards, Custodians) and RACI across Business Units, Procurement, Finance, and DT
Drive governance cadence, issue resolution, and escalation processes
3. Master Data Operations (MDO) Enablement
Partner with Enterprise Business Services (EBS) to stand up and scale a Master Data Operations 'factory'
Define intake, workflow, and exception management processes for BP create/update/extend
Establish clear separation of governance (policy) and operations (execution)
4. SAP MDG Platform Leadership
Own business requirements and roadmap for SAP MDG (Business Partner domain)
Define data models, validations, workflows, and integrations with S/4HANA
Ensure scalable, compliant design in partnership with DT
Drive fit-to-standard adoption while enabling required business flexibility
5. Adoption & Change Management
Drive enterprise adoption of MDG and governance processes across Business Units and Procurement
Lead stakeholder engagement, training, and change management
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders to enforce governance discipline
6. Data Quality & Performance Management
Define and manage data quality framework, KPIs, and dashboards
Establish and monitor SLAs for BP data creation, updates, and issue resolution
Drive continuous improvement based on data insights
7. Data Migration & Transformation Support
Define data standards and validation rules for S/4HANA migration
Partner with Data Migration teams on cleansing, harmonization, and readiness
Act as governance authority for Business Partner data during transformation
8. Risk, Compliance & Data Access
Ensure compliance with regulatory, financial, and audit requirements
Embed controls within MDG workflows
Enable attribute-based access control (ABAC) aligned to BP data attributes and classification requirements
Partner with Security and Global Trade on sensitive data handling
9. Data Enablement & Analytics
Enable Customer 360 / Supplier 360 use cases through standardized BP data
Ensure Business Partner data is optimized for analytics consumption in Snowflake, BW, and reporting platforms
Drive consistency between operational and analytical data models
10. Continuous Improvement & Strategy
Define and execute the MDM maturity roadmap for Business Partner data
Identify automation opportunities (e.g., duplicate detection, rule-based enrichment)
Benchmark and evolve governance practices
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience
10 years experience in Data Management, MDM, or ERP programs with expertise in SAP S/4HANA Business Partner Model
Experience with Customer and Vendor master data harmonization, data migration and data cleansing activities.
Experience leading cross-functional transformational initiatives while influencing executives and stakeholders
Qualifications We Prefer
Familiarity with data quality/governance tools (e.g., Informatica, Syniti)
Experience in Aerospace & Defense or regulated industries
Experience with shared services / EBS operating models
Role Type: Remote
This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
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
And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.
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2026-04-23Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-TX-REMOTEPosition Role Type:
RemoteU.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 RequiredSecurity 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.
What You Will Do
The Associate Director – Business Partner Data Governance leads the strategy, governance, and operational enablement of Customer and Vendor master data within the SAP S/4HANA transformation. This role ensures a standardized, high-quality Business Partner (BP) data foundation by owning the data model, enabling governance, and driving adoption of SAP MDG and operational processes across the enterprise.
1. Data Model & Standards Ownership
Own and sustain the Customer & Vendor Common Information Model (CIM) aligned to S/4HANA Business Partner
Define global standards for attributes, hierarchies, and lifecycle management
Establish and govern Business Partner hierarchies (legal, operational, parent-child structures)
Ensure alignment with downstream systems (Finance, Procurement, Analytics platforms such as Snowflake/BW)
2. Governance Framework & Operating Model
Establish and run the Business Partner governance model, including councils, policies, and decision rights
Define roles (Data Owners, Stewards, Custodians) and RACI across Business Units, Procurement, Finance, and DT
Drive governance cadence, issue resolution, and escalation processes
3. Master Data Operations (MDO) Enablement
Partner with Enterprise Business Services (EBS) to stand up and scale a Master Data Operations 'factory'
Define intake, workflow, and exception management processes for BP create/update/extend
Establish clear separation of governance (policy) and operations (execution)
4. SAP MDG Platform Leadership
Own business requirements and roadmap for SAP MDG (Business Partner domain)
Define data models, validations, workflows, and integrations with S/4HANA
Ensure scalable, compliant design in partnership with DT
Drive fit-to-standard adoption while enabling required business flexibility
5. Adoption & Change Management
Drive enterprise adoption of MDG and governance processes across Business Units and Procurement
Lead stakeholder engagement, training, and change management
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders to enforce governance discipline
6. Data Quality & Performance Management
Define and manage data quality framework, KPIs, and dashboards
Establish and monitor SLAs for BP data creation, updates, and issue resolution
Drive continuous improvement based on data insights
7. Data Migration & Transformation Support
Define data standards and validation rules for S/4HANA migration
Partner with Data Migration teams on cleansing, harmonization, and readiness
Act as governance authority for Business Partner data during transformation
8. Risk, Compliance & Data Access
Ensure compliance with regulatory, financial, and audit requirements
Embed controls within MDG workflows
Enable attribute-based access control (ABAC) aligned to BP data attributes and classification requirements
Partner with Security and Global Trade on sensitive data handling
9. Data Enablement & Analytics
Enable Customer 360 / Supplier 360 use cases through standardized BP data
Ensure Business Partner data is optimized for analytics consumption in Snowflake, BW, and reporting platforms
Drive consistency between operational and analytical data models
10. Continuous Improvement & Strategy
Define and execute the MDM maturity roadmap for Business Partner data
Identify automation opportunities (e.g., duplicate detection, rule-based enrichment)
Benchmark and evolve governance practices
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience
10 years experience in Data Management, MDM, or ERP programs with expertise in SAP S/4HANA Business Partner Model
Experience with Customer and Vendor master data harmonization, data migration and data cleansing activities.
Experience leading cross-functional transformational initiatives while influencing executives and stakeholders
Qualifications We Prefer
Familiarity with data quality/governance tools (e.g., Informatica, Syniti)
Experience in Aerospace & Defense or regulated industries
Experience with shared services / EBS operating models
Role Type: Remote
This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
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
And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.
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