Business Employee Communications Associate Director: Pratt & Whitney

Date Posted:

2026-10-28

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

 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 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems.
• With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can.
• Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
• Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
• RTX Global Communications is seeking a forward-deployed employee communications leader supporting its Pratt & Whitney business unit.
• This embedded role sits within the business while remaining anchored to a centralized global communications function.
• The leader will oversee employee communications across three Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and directly supports one SBU.
• As part of RTX’s global communications team, this role will partner closely with Centers of Expertise (COEs)—including Brand, Public Affairs, Employee Engagement and Public Relations—to deliver integrated, enterprise-aligned communications.
• The position advances Pratt & Whitney’s purpose and business priorities through consistent and clear messaging, integrated storytelling and communications that strengthen employee connection and understanding.

What You Will Do

• Lead SBU Communications Strategy
• Develop and execute a unified employee communication strategy across all three SBUs, aligned to the RTX mission and Pratt & Whitney’s business purpose and priorities.
• Drive alignment through consistent messaging, integrated storytelling and communications that support a connected, engaging employee experience.
• Build channel strategies and manage multi-channel content plans that effectively reach both wired and non-wired employees.
• Leverage advanced analytics, emerging communications technologies, and AI-enabled tools to measure impact and refine strategy.
• Ensure communications are aligned, timely, and coordinated with Pratt & Whitney’s senior communications team and across matrixed partners.
• Integrate change-readiness communications to support employees through transformation.
• Lead and develop a team of communicators supporting Pratt & Whitney employee communications work.
• Lead SBU Communications
• Own strategy, planning, and execution for one SBU’s employee communications portfolio.
• Drive end-to-end employee communications planning for major campaigns, product milestones, leadership messages and high-visibility events (global town halls, executive meetings, speaking engagements, site visits)
• Serve as a trusted advisor to SBU leaders on a range of topics to include providing strategic counsel on sensitive, high-stakes, or crisis-related messaging.
• Partner across enterprise COEs, and with the Business Communications team, to support Pratt & Whitney’s overarching communications strategy, drive message consistency, timing, and business alignment.
• Maintain regular onsite presence in East Hartford for collaboration, event production and alignment with business leadership.

Content & Operational Excellence:

• Produce concise, compelling, executive-ready content that supports business goals, improves clarity, and strengthens engagement.
• Develop presentations, narrative-building communications, storytelling materials, and leader messaging.
• Drive operational excellence through strong standard work: workflows, templates, governance processes, and content sequencing.
• Manage cross-functional coordination with channel teams, content partners, and enterprise functions.
• Continuously optimize communications cadence and multi-channel delivery.
• Leverage advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools to evaluate communication impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a team with a focus on capability-building, operational discipline, and creative excellence.

You're A Strong Fit If You Are:

• Strategic.
• An excellent writer and storyteller, skilled at simplifying complexity for all employee groups.
• Creative, with a track record of fresh ideas that strengthens engagement.
• Executive‑ready, with strong presence, judgment and the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Proactive, anticipating communication needs before they arise.
• Collaborative, thriving in matrixed environments and building strong cross‑functional partnerships.
• Comfortable leading major employee events, including town halls and executive meetings.
• A self‑starter and fast learner, able to quickly engage with new topics and teams.
• Skilled at supporting leaders in becoming stronger, more confident communicators.

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
• Experience developing and executing enterprise‑level internal communications strategies.
• Experience supporting senior leaders with executive communications and employee messaging.
• Willingness and ability to be onsite regularly in East Hartford, CT.

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
• This role may be eligible for relocation
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

Location/Type

Hybrid

• East Hartford, CT is the preferred location, however candidates located in Connecticut will be considered.

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-t