Senior Manager, Executive Communications

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Date Posted: 2026-08-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-CHARLOTTE-2730 ~ 2730 W Tyvola Rd ~ TYVOLA Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. 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. The Senior Manager, Executive Communications provides high‑quality communications support for enterprise‑level leadership. This role develops clear, compelling, and well‑researched executive communications that advance organizational priorities and ensure alignment across key audiences. The Senior Manager partners closely with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to deliver consistent, strategic, and insight‑driven communications that reinforce enterprise priorities. The role also strengthens enterprise message discipline by maintaining communication standards, supporting coordinated pull‑through, and producing content that can be customized by business units and functional communicators. What You Will Do: Provide Messaging Leadership Execute a coordinated and measurable message pull‑through strategy that ensures clarity, consistency and enterprise alignment. Manage and continuously improve standard work processes for executive communications, ensuring discipline and consistent execution. Manage the Leader Messaging Library, including content development, maintenance, and governance standards. Conduct rigorous research and craft high‑impact executive materials such as keynote remarks, scripts, narratives, and other high‑visibility communications, ensuring messages are insight and data‑driven and tailored to all audiences. Translate complex business priorities into clear, concise communication that reflects executive voice Ensure Executive Events and Engagements Project management of communications content for major executive forums, ensuring messaging alignment and tailored for audiences Lead the development and management of stakeholder reporting standards, including performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting cadence. Build Operational Rigor Develop and maintain leadership communications tools and resources that support consistent, high-quality message development. Coordinate and maintain the integrated executive leader engagement calendar, ensuring alignment across communications touchpoints and enterprise priorities. What You Will Learn: Maintain strong partnerships across Communications, functions and business unit teams to ensure seamless alignment and execution of Communications deliverables. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, executive communications, or strategic communications within a complex, matrixed organization. Demonstrated expertise in executive-level writing, message development, and strategic storytelling. Proven ability to manage large-scale, high‑visibility executive events and communication programs. Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines. Experience working directly with senior executives and navigating high‑stakes communications environments. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage enterprise-level calendars and workflows. Ability to translate complex business strategies into clear, compelling communications. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and comfort influencing without direct authority. Proficiency in communication tools, dashboards, content management systems, and reporting frameworks, including LinkedIn and Poppulo. 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 And more! Learn More & Apply Now! *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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. Candidates in Charlotte, NC, Arlington, VA, Farmington, CT, Cedar Rapids, IA or Dallas, TX are preferred. 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. 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. 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