Talent Strategy & Development, CORE, & Communications Lead

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Raytheon Finance is seeking an Associate Director to lead an integrated Talent Strategy & Development, CORE, and Communications organization. The position designs and executes a Finance talent strategy to grow capabilities, improve career mobility, and support employees throughout their careers, from onboarding and early-career development through senior professional development. The leader oversees a team responsible for learning programs, career pathways, CORE adoption and harmonization, change management, and strategic internal communications. The role partners with Finance senior leaders and RTX Corporate stakeholders to strengthen the Finance talent pipeline, develop capabilities aligned with Finance priorities, deliver business-critical training, and ensure clear, consistent organizational communications. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision and operational excellence with expertise in workforce planning, organizational and leadership development, and communications strategy. The role requires influencing across organizational levels, navigating ambiguity, and delivering learning and development solutions that improve Finance performance and build future capabilities. Occasional travel is required to support in-person engagements and programs. The position is hybrid, with regular work both onsite and offsite; the onsite ratio is determined in partnership with the leader.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience.
Leadership and project management experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Strong collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to partner across functions and businesses.
Innovative mindset and ability to challenge the status quo and create forward-thinking solutions.
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive large-scale change across multiple organizational channels.
Ability to adapt communication style and approach for diverse audiences.
Persistence and resilience in navigating complex challenges.
CORE Professional or Expert Certification.
Advanced business acumen, with demonstrated project management and general management skills.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills.
Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder-engagement skills.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 7–8 employees, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management.
Serve as the CORE Business Partner, providing strategic senior leadership support for compliant adoption and execution of the CORE Operating System.
Lead annual goal-alignment activities with the Finance Leadership Team and collaborate with each Finance subdomain.
Partner with Finance and HR leadership to define and execute a data-driven hiring strategy aligned with capability needs and business priorities, strengthening the talent pipeline and supporting workforce planning.
Lead Finance talent-development and employee-experience initiatives, including the Intern Program, Finance Academy of Management, Finance Leadership Development Program, new-employee onboarding, engagement events, and career-development resources, in partnership with HR, Talent Acquisition, and Finance leadership.
Lead Finance communications and change-management strategy, including enterprise-wide messaging, harmonization communications, executive engagement forums, CFO Town Halls, and Extended Leader Alignment Meetings.
Manage key communication platforms, including the Raytheon Finance SharePoint Site (Finance Hub) and weekly Finance Newsletter.
Drive the end-to-end Finance Learning Strategy with Finance SBUs, Functions, RTX Finance Learning leadership, and Change Champions to design, align, and execute business-critical training.
Lead major in-person learning programs such as Finance Critical Thinking and govern key learning platforms to foster continuous professional development.
Support and influence the Finance organization through collaboration with SBU/FP&A Leaders and internal Business Process partnerships.
Lead the People’s Council network to promote continuous learning and professional development within Finance.
Mentor and develop talent within the organization.
Travel occasionally to support in-person engagements and programs.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage