Hybrid Senior Manager, Commercial Engines Communications

at RTX

• Job title: Senior Manager, Commercial Engines Communications
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $124,000 - $250,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, East Hartford, United States

About the role

• Manager developing and delivering communications strategies and content for Pratt & Whitney. Collaborating across Commercial Engines portfolio to drive business results through communication efforts.

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.

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.
• Qualifications & Personal Attributes : U.S. Person (as defined by 22 CFR §120.62), MBA/MS in Business Management or Communications, strategic thinker, self-starter with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.

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