Manager, Employee Communications (Hybrid)

Date Posted:
2024-12-17
Country:
United States of America
Location:
UT6: 4 Farm Springs 4 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA
Position Role Type:
Hybrid

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.

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

The following position is to join RTX Corporate:

RTX Communications is seeking a Manager, Employee Communications to serve as an editorial lead for Collins Aerospace. The successful candidate is a strong writer and project manager, with the ability to lead projects and collaborate across teams in support of business objectives. The editorial lead is a creative, self-starter with experience developing and executing communications plans and successfully leading projects in a matrixed organization.

What You Will Do

• Supports project management, execution, and measurement of the Collins employee communications strategy
• Manages the Collins editorial calendar across channels in partnership with the Channels & Content (C&C) COE
• Executes business-wide employee, manager and other targeted email sends via an online platform, and partners closely with the C&C team on newsletter content and execution
• Tracks metrics for Collins employee communications (articles, emails, newsletters) in partnership with the C&C COE analytics team and develops a quarterly dashboard to track progress and opportunities for improvement
• Supports communications planning and execution for key business initiatives as assigned, and provides surge support for the broader Collins Employee Communications team
• Travel up to 10%, or as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience.
• Experience with internal communications platforms such as Poppulo and survey tools such as Qualtrics or Survey Smart (or similar).
• U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, granted Refugee or Asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62(opens in a new tab).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to understand complex business issues to craft messages for targeted audiences.
• Motivated self-starter with outstanding communication and writing skills, including effective communication planning, message development and writing for various communications vehicles (with emphasis on internal communications).
• Strong business judgment and the ability to work independently, interface with and influence key stakeholders, particularly at the executive level.
• Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously with an emphasis on quality, on-time delivery and customer focus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Location

• Hybrid from any of the following: Charlotte, NC - Cedar Rapids, IA - Farmington, CT
• Hybrid employees work both offsite and onsite regularly.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What We Offer

• Robust total rewards package with compensation;
• Healthcare, Wellness, Retirement
• Work/Life Benefits
• Career Development and Recognition Programs
• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Achievement Awards
• Educational Assistance
• Child/Adult backup Care
• +many other great benefits

#reempowerprogram

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications

To qualify for the RTX Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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