Location
US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS
Date Posted
Position Type
Onsite
Security Clearance
None/Not Required
U.S. Person Requirement
This job requires a U.S. Person, defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under U.S. law.
Role
Associate Director, Commercial Engines Aftermarket Operations Communications
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, and 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. Facilitate media interviews and ensure participants are prepared.
- Prepare and secure approvals for media statements, Q&A, 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 and advocacy for 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, and customer/third‑party testimonials. Build and advance relationships with communications counterparts.
- 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, 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 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 of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree and minimum 10 years of experience.
- Previous project management experience, utilizing organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Previous experience as a leader with strong interpersonal, influencing, and collaboration skills.
- Experience executing written, oral, and e‑communications, especially in a virtual environment.
- Experience delivering successful communications campaigns for global engineering or manufacturing organizations, preferably in 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 status as defined by U.S. law.
Qualifications We Prefer
- MBA or MS in Business Management or Communications.
- Ability to excel in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Strategic thinker and self‑starter.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $157,200 USD – $298,800 USD.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Student loan repayment program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
- Birth, adoption, and 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 and wellness rewards program.
- Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
- Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
- Teladoc medical experts and second opinion program.
- And more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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