Associate Director, Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines Business Communications

Date Posted: 2026-09-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBG ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBG Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 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.    RTX Corporate Commercial Engines (CE) is looking for a talented Associate Director, Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines Business Communications. 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, focused on propulsion for the next generation commercial aircraft. As a member of the CE 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: Develop and lead an integrated communications plan and cross-functional team to support the organization’s advanced engine program 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 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 CE 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 customers, partners, external organizations and third-party influencers Plan, attend and leverage industry trade shows and events to deliver results in support of CE and advanced programs business objectives, including via 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 our business goals and wider internal communications objectives, including townhall meetings, regular leader messages and organizational announcements 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 University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant 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. 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:   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