Manager, Employee Engagement Communications (Hybrid)

About the role

RTX Corporate is seeking a Manager, Employee Engagement Communications to serve as a strategic business unit (SBU) employee engagement communications lead. The role involves developing, leading, and executing integrated communications plans aligned to product and employee initiatives across three Collins Aerospace SBUs. This position partners closely with global business communications leads and SBU leadership to develop campaign plans tied to SBU, Collins Aerospace, and RTX-level priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic communications partner supporting the SBU Employee Engagement Communications Lead across the business
• Lead employee communications planning and execution for three Collins SBUs
• Inform and engage employees of assigned SBUs on RTX-wide employee engagement campaigns and Collins-specific initiatives
• Draft routine communications such as town hall invites, leadership messages, newsletter submissions, and more
• Manage newsletter strategy and content calendar for assigned SBUs in alignment with Collins editorial processes
• Manage internal storytelling for the company intranet, including strategy, writing, and publication coordination related to assigned SBUs
• Develop communications plans that connect to major initiatives and campaigns, including metrics for success
• Send routine emails through Poppulo under leadership banners
• Serve as project manager for SBU employee engagement events, including coordination with speakers, Digital Technology, Creative Services, and more
• Support communications plans for organizational announcements, transformation initiatives, and change management efforts
• Support metrics tracking and analysis for assigned SBUs to drive strategic data-driven approaches to communications
• In partnership with global business communications leads for assigned SBUs, support internal executive communications strategy and execution for SBU presidents: includes message development, leader prep, and strategic execution of president-level employee and leader events
• Lead employee communications components of integrated campaigns and key initiatives/strategic pursuits for assigned SBUs
• Support the employee communications plan for Tier 1 tradeshows aligned to assigned SBUs
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel up to 10%, or as needed

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience
• Previous experience with internal communications strategies, with exceptional written, verbal, and social communication skills
• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency, strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and work within deadlines
• Demonstrated agility and adaptability to changes in direction
• Strong writer, familiar with Associated Press writing style
• Previous experience in storytelling that delivers impactful, positive outcomes

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in a matrixed, global environment
• Self-starter with a natural curiosity to investigate details and drive deliverables to completion
• Knowledge of, and experience in, the aerospace and defense industry

Benefits

• 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: 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

Pay

Salary range: 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD (good faith estimate representative of all experience levels; final offer considers role, function, responsibilities, experience, location, education/training, and key skills).

Schedule & location

Hybrid role: employees work regularly both onsite and offsite; ratio of onsite time determined in partnership with leader. Location options: Arlington, VA; Charlotte, NC; Cedar Rapids, IA; Dulles, VA; Windsor Locks, CT. Travel up to 10% as needed. Candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in-person at an office location regardless of role designation.

Additional details

Date posted: 2026-10-20. Country: United States of America. Location: US-VA-REMOTE. Immigration sponsorship offered if needed. Export authorization may be required; RTX must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. export authorization. Security clearance: None/Not Required. Application window anticipated to close approximately 40 days from posting date, subject to change based on candidate flow and business necessity.