Director, Strategic Communications, Collins Aerospace

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

3d•$186,200 - $353,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Strategic Communications for Collins Aerospace creates impactful strategies to support the company’s transformation and other key strategic initiatives. The role collaborates with leaders across all levels of the business and uses data-driven insights to shape communications strategies aligned with organizational goals. The director leads a matrixed team of change communication professionals and helps enhance employee engagement, build awareness and understanding of business priorities, and foster alignment during periods of change.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 14+ years of relevant experience, or a minimum of 12 years of experience with an advanced degree.
Experience leading a matrixed team in a corporate environment.
Prior work experience in employee and internal communications.
Experience working directly with executives to develop and implement communication strategies.
Experience in change communications, including support for major organizational transformation initiatives.

Nice To Haves

15+ years of experience in communications or a related field.
College degree in communications or a related discipline.
Experience leading communications efforts during a significant organizational change initiative.
Experience in defense or commercial aerospace.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies and timelines for major transformation initiatives.
Lead a matrixed team to deliver effective employee and internal communications and ensure message pull-through across all functions and strategic business units.
Collaborate with leaders across all levels of the business to ensure alignment and support for strategy and transformation goals.
Regularly report on communication progress and outcomes to stakeholders.
Use data and analytics to inform and refine communication strategies.
Identify and create storytelling opportunities to highlight best practices, transformation impact, and success.
Work closely with the Collins transformation change team to integrate communication and change efforts.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family planning benefits.
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.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid time off and holidays.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.