Engineering People Engagement Lead

$124,000 - $250,000/Yr

RTX - Tewksbury, MA

Full-time - Senior

Tewksbury, MA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic leader to fill the role of Engineering People Engagement Lead for our dynamic and innovative Raytheon engineering organization. As the Engagement Lead, you will be a key partner to the engineering executive leadership team, driving operational efficiency, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the successful creation and execution of Engineering employee engagement strategies and tactics. This is a high-impact role that requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, dynamic communication skills, and an understanding of engineering and technology. The Engagement Lead will develop and implement communication strategies to keep the Raytheon Engineering organization informed and enthusiastic about their role in Raytheon's success.

Responsibilities

• Partner with and support RTX Corporate and Global Communications team to create and implement engagement strategies that support Raytheon Engineering organizational goals.
• Develop messaging, presentations, and remarks for Raytheon Engineering leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational messaging and tone.
• Write, edit, and prepare employee communications, including newsletters, mass emails, LinkedIn posts, and employee meeting materials.
• Manage the Raytheon Engineering SharePoint to create an engaging and informative interface for employees.
• Develop, plan, and facilitate or support events, workshops, and other activities to promote and support the mission, objectives, and business goals of the organization.
• Partner with engineering project leads to develop change management plans, including identifying stakeholders, training, coaching, and communications needs.
• Gather metrics to assess the effectiveness of internal Raytheon Engineering communications and prepare regular reports and presentations for executive leadership.
• Work closely with the VP of Engineering and other senior Engineering leaders, providing support on day-to-day activities and strategic priorities.
• Act as a liaison between different disciplines within the engineering organization, fostering collaboration and communication.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience in communications, journalism, business, or a related field.
• Experience developing internal engagement and communication strategies.
• Experience collaborating with multi-functional teams.
• Experience in project management and process optimization.
• Experience developing content and delivering material through various communication platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint, Zoom, Azure, or similar applications.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice-to-haves

• 5 years of related experience in media relations, public affairs, employee communications, digital and social media, proposal/customer messaging and marketing communications.
• Ability to work effectively in a culture strongly rooted in the intelligence community, DoD and with technically oriented business and program leaders.
• A high level of energy, commitment and passion to achieve results and the ability to work within urgent deadlines.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work without continuous management oversight.
• Capable to work under pressure and with many styles of executives, program managers and subject matter experts.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• 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.