Director, Strategic Communications, Collins Aerospace

Cedar Rapids, IA (Hybrid)

$186K/yr – $354K/yrSenior Level14+ years expFull time

Posted 7 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive transformation communications by leading a matrixed team, aligning with leaders, and delivering data-driven narratives that highlight impact.

  • Develop and execute transformation communication strategies
  • Lead internal communications across functions and SBUs
  • Collaborate with the Collins change team to ensure integration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies and timelines for major transformation initiatives.
  • Lead a matrixed team to deliver effective employee and internal communications and ensure message pull-through across all functions and strategic business units.
  • Collaborate with leaders across all levels of the business to ensure alignment and support for strategy and transformation goals.
  • Regularly report on communication progress and outcomes to stakeholders.
  • Utilize data and analytics to inform and refine communication strategies.
  • Identify and create storytelling opportunities to highlight best practices, transformation impact and success.
  • Work closely with the Collins transformation change team to ensure seamless integration of communication and change efforts.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 14+ years of relevant experience or a minimum of 12 years of experience with an advanced degree.
  • Experience leading a matrixed team in a corporate environment.
  • Prior work experience in employee and internal communications.
  • Experience working directly with executives to develop and implement communication strategies.
  • Experience in change communications, including supporting major organizational transformation initiatives.

Preferred

  • 15+ years of experience in communications or a related field.
  • College degree in communications or a related discipline.
  • Experience leading communications efforts during a significant organizational change initiative.
  • Experience in defense or commercial aerospace a plus.

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 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
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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 2020
Arlington, Virginia, USA

Salaries

Posted range

$186K/yr – $354K/yr

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Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $137K. Based on 6,050 salaries.

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