Senior Manager Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines Communications

Date Posted:
2026-04-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

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.


The following position is to join our RTX Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines Communications Team:

Commercial Engines (CE) is Pratt & Whitney's largest business making up more than 50 percent of the annual revenue. 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 lead for the Pratt & Whitney Mature Commercial Engines business as a member of the leadership team supporting the vice president Mature Commercial Engines.
• Develop and lead the integrated, Mature Commercial Engines (MCE) communications strategy
• Support the integrated communications strategy for the GTF and next generation GTF engines, developing near-term and longer-term communications plans
• Help drive business results through a world-class communications strategy that successfully positions Pratt & Whitney's MCE portfolio.
• In collaboration with the CE MCE team, develop compelling narratives, messaging, and proof points for Pratt & Whitney's mature commercial engines - including the IAE V2500, the Engine Alliance GP7000 and the PW2000 and PW4000 engines, keeping both internal and external audiences in mind. Lead the deployment of these messages via our communication channels with a 360-degree approach.
• Build and advance relationships with our global communications industry counterparts, especially at airframers, partners and airline customers.
• Attend MCE leadership team meetings, providing communications counsel and support on strategic positioning, external presentations, speeches and talking points.
• Serve as the MCE interface with the Communications function, providing relevant business updates.
• Work with the CE communications team to support the development and delivery of the GTF and next generation GTF communications strategy, including messages and a compelling multi-channel positioning plan to shape the market.
• Partner with the Media Relations COE to achieve positive press coverage by leveraging relevant milestones and initiatives and build/advance relations with key media. Plan media interviews and evaluate and report on the resulting coverage. Prepare and secure approval for media statements/Q&As and talking points in around in-service events and technical and business issues.
• Partner with the Brand Reputation COE to develop and deliver content, messages, creative assets, and events which generate strong engagement with key audiences.
• Partner with the Internal Communications COE to build employee awareness, alignment, and engagement in support of company objectives. Help develop intranet stories and talking points for internal events, such as leadership town halls.
• Track communications strategy progress, measuring and reporting out on results, including for the weekly reports and for presentations at communications and business meetings
• Co-lead the CE integrated communications team meetings, regularly chairing the weekly meetings and designing and leading the agenda
• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have *

• 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
• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, English, public relations, or related field. MBA or MS in business management or communications preferred
• Strategic thinker and proven leader with strong interpersonal, influencing, and teaming skills, excelling in matrixed organizations.
• Strong project management, organizational skills, and attention to detail, capable of thriving in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.
• Proven track record of delivering successful communications campaigns for global engineering/manufacturing organizations, preferably in aerospace or related industries.
• Expertise in traditional and non-traditional communication platforms, including print, electronic, social media, video, and industry events.
• Excellent written, oral, and electronic communication skills, with experience in virtual environments.

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
• Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

What We Offer:


Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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!

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Location/Type: Hybrid

• East Hartford, CT is the preferred location, however candidates located near an RTX hub will also be considered.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.


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