Associate Director, Executive Communications (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2024-12-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTNCC: North Carolina Corp HQ 2730 West Tyvola Road , Charlotte, NC, 28217 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 our RTX Corporate, Global Communications Team:

As the Associate Director, RTX Executive Communications within the Employee Engagement team, you will be instrumental in defining and implementing communication strategies that engage and align our workforce with the company's mission and strategic objectives. Your role will be pivotal in driving the success of two major employee engagement campaigns, requiring a blend of strategic insight, operational excellence, and the ability to influence at the highest levels of the organization.

In addition to developing and executing initiatives, you will also lead and mentor a team of communications professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Your exceptional writing and editing skills, combined with a strong executive presence and operational skills, will be crucial in effectively engaging with senior leaders and employees across RTX.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development and execution of sophisticated executive communication strategies that bolster employee engagement, reinforce company values, and support RTX's strategic goals and key initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop meaningful messages, speeches, presentations, articles, and other communication materials that resonate with key stakeholders and reinforce the company’s narrative.
• Write remarks, talking points, thought leadership positioning, opinion editorials, etc.
• Ensure consistent messaging pull through of business priorities, aligned to goals, in all executive communications, maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on communication best practices, providing guidance on effective communication techniques and strategies.
• Direct and inspire cross-functional teams to launch communication campaigns that foster a vibrant employee engagement culture and reflect RTX's commitment to its workforce.
• Engage with stakeholders throughout RTX to maintain a deep understanding of strategic priorities, business performance, and market dynamics, ensuring that communications are timely, relevant, and sensitive to external factors.
• Drive continuous improvement by leveraging metrics, soliciting feedback, and applying advanced evaluation and analytics methodologies.
• Remain at the forefront of executive communication trends, bringing fresh, forward-thinking ideas to the Employee Engagement Team and RTX Communications Centers of Excellence (COEs).
• Travel up to 25%, or as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience.
• Experience in the development and execution of key strategic priority initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Experience in executive communications, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Operational skills with the ability to work effectively within the CORE operating system framework.
• Previous experience with continuous improvement through metrics, feedback collection and evaluation/analytics.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Poppulo, and other communication tools.
• U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Reside