Associate Director Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines Aftermarket Operations Communications

Associate Director, Commercial Engines Aftermarket Operations Communications

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.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the Communications point of contact and a key member of the leadership team supporting the CE SVP Operations.
• Develop and lead an integrated communications plan and cross-functional team to support the aftermarket operations organization's business objectives and employee engagement goals, as a key part of the Commercial Engines single aisle market priority.
• Track progress on the plan and partner with cross-COE colleagues on measurement.
• Conduct regular business reviews with CE leadership to assess progress and course-correct, as necessary.
• Prepare and secure approval for communications deliverables, including talking points, key messages, prep packages, posts, featured content, speeches, news releases, holding statements, presentations.
• Prepare the CE SVP Operations and other business leaders for external speaking opportunities.
• Partner with the Media Relations team to achieve a positive narrative in the media and leverage program news and milestones. Help 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 team to develop and deliver compelling and impactful assets and experiences as part of the communications plan.
• Partner with the Digital Communications team to design and deploy content which generates strong internal and external engagement.
• Develop and manage relationships with Communications counterparts at MRO network partners, as well as members of the media and third-party influencers, to raise awareness of and advocacy for the advantages of Pratt & Whitney's commercial engines aftermarket operations.
• Plan, attend and leverage industry MRO and other trade shows and events to deliver results in support of aftermarket operations business objectives, including media, social media, customer/3rd party testimonials. Meet with communications counterparts to build and advance relationships. Ensure the company is favorably positioned at key trade shows and industry events.
• Partner with the Employee Communications team to build workforce engagement in support of aftermarket operations business goals and wider internal communications objectives, including townhall meetings, regular leader messages and organizational announcements.
• Coordinate with international communications colleagues to support the growth and reputation of the commercial engines global MRO network.
• Manage crisis communications, in partnership with the Public Relations team, for the aftermarket operations business and support crisis communications for the wider commercial engines fleet.
• Travel approximately 10% to both domestic and international locations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Public Relations or related field and minimum 12 years' prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years' experience.
• Previous project management experience, utilizing organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Previous experience as a leader with strong interpersonal, influencing and collaboration skills.
• Previous experience executing written, oral, and e-communications, especially in a virtual environment.
• Previous experience delivering successful communications campaigns for global engineering/manufacturing organizations, preferably in the aerospace or a related industry.
• Experience with traditional and non-traditional communication platforms, including print, electronic, social media, video and industry events.
• U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, granted Refugee or Asylee status) as defined here: .

Qualifications We Prefer:

• MBA or MS in Business Management or Communications
• Ability to excel in fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Strategic thinker and self-starter

What We Offer:

• 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
• And more!

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Location

• Onsite, preferably from East Hartford, CT

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.