Sr. Mgr, Commercial Engines Communications (Hybrid)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines Communications Team: Commercial Engines (CE) is Pratt & Whitney’s largest business making up more than 50 percent of the annual revenue. RTX Communications is seeking an outstanding candidate to develop and deliver communications strategies and content across the P&W CE portfolio. As a member of the Communications team, you will work with company leaders to help drive business results by providing world-class communications in support of company priorities.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
Project Management & Leadership Skills: Previous experience in project management and leadership, showcasing organizational skills, attention to detail, interpersonal, influencing, and collaboration abilities.
Communications Expertise: Proficient in crafting and executing written, oral, and electronic communications, particularly in virtual environments; experience delivering successful communication campaigns in global engineering/manufacturing organizations, ideally in aerospace or related industries.
Multimedia Platform Experience: Skilled in leveraging traditional and non-traditional communication platforms, such as print, electronic, social media, video, and industry events.
U.S. Person (as defined by 22 CFR §120.62)

Nice To Haves

MBA/MS in Business Management or Communications, strategic thinker, self-starter with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Report to the Head of Communications for Commercial Engines, serve as the Communications point of contact for Commercial Engines SVP, Operations and as a member of the Commercial Engines Operations/Aftermarket leadership team.
Develop and lead an integrated communications plan and cross-functional team to support the organization’s business objectives and employee engagement goals.
Track campaign progress and partner with cross-functional colleagues on metrics.
Conduct regular business reviews with CE leadership to assess progress and course correct, as necessary.
Manage crisis communications, in partnership with Public Relations, for CE Operations/Aftermarket.
Prepare communications deliverables, including talking points, key messages, prep packages, social media posts, featured content; speeches, news releases, holding statements, presentations.
Identify and prepare business leaders for external speaking opportunities.
Partner with Media Relations colleagues to achieve a positive narrative in the media and leverage program and partner news and milestones.
Facilitate media interviews and ensure participants are prepared.
Prepare and secure approvals for media statements/Q&As and talking points in partnership with the business leaders and Media Relations team.
Partner with the Brand, Advertising and Events colleagues to develop and deliver effective assets and experiences as part of our communications campaigns.
Plan, attend and leverage industry trade shows and events to deliver results in support of business objectives and as part of campaigns – including media, social media, customer testimonials and meetings with communications counterparts to build and advance relationships.
Ensure CE products, services and technologies are favorably positioned at key trade shows and industry events.
Partner with the Digital Communications team to design and deploy content in efforts to generate strong internal and external engagement.
Develop relationships with Communications counterparts at customers and partners, as well as members of the media and third-party influencers to raise awareness of and advocacy for the advantages of CE products and services.
Partner with Employee Communications colleagues to build employee engagement in support of business goals and wider internal communications objectives, including developing all-hands meetings, leader messages and organizational announcements.
Identify and support CSR activities aligned to communications objectives.
Coordinate closely with International Communications colleagues to support the reputation of CE Operations/Aftermarket globally.
Travel approximately 10% to both domestic and international locations.

Benefits

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