Director, Global Employee Communities

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Implement and enhance the global RTX Employee Communities strategy.

• Foster an environment that encourages collaboration, open dialogue, continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and employee involvement.

• Influence executives and collaborate with various business units, regions, and functions.

• Build strong relationships to understand employee interests, concerns, ideas, and opportunities for workplace improvement.

• Develop and empower leaders within the employee community ecosystem to act as change champions and activation points for enterprise transformations and CORE adoption.

• Lead, advance, and develop RTX Employee Networks.

• Mentor, guide, and nurture Employee Network Leaders.

• Support regional Employee Network leaders in executing strategies, enhancing performance, and minimizing duplicated efforts.

• Align Employee Network objectives with organizational priorities.

• Collaborate with Executive Sponsors to ensure alignment between network and enterprise priorities.

• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across networks.

• Measure and evaluate network performance, engagement, and outcomes, translating insights into actionable recommendations.

• Partner with HR, Communications, and cross-functional stakeholders on strategies related to talent, culture, and engagement.

• Oversee annual planning and budget allocation for sustainable network operations.

• Represent RTX Employee Networks at enterprise forums and relay progress and impact to senior leadership.

• Develop strategies and governance for Expert Communities of Practice.

• Oversee and facilitate the creation, growth, and maintenance of specialized communities.

• Track, report, and enhance community structures and processes.

• Collaborate with Communications and Digital Technology to leverage RTX Connections and increase community engagement.

• Communicate and coordinate employee engagement initiatives with leaders and functional partners.

• Stay updated on emerging trends in knowledge management, employee community management, and industry best practices.

• Lead and develop one direct report while managing the functional-area budget.

• Travel up to 30% and engage virtually across global time zones.

⛳️ Requirements

• University Degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 12 years of experience.

• Relevant experience in Human Resources, Culture, Talent Development, and/or Organizational Effectiveness.

• Experience in applying change management models and leading enterprise-level transformations involving multiple stakeholder groups.

• Proven track record in designing, deploying, and managing large-scale people initiatives.

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to aggregate and utilize data to inform decisions.

• Strategic understanding of employee experience frameworks, knowledge management, and resource allocation.

• Experience in leading teams and building partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Proficient in creating professional, impactful, and persuasive presentations for diverse audiences, including senior executives.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with agility and adaptability.

• Strong project management skills and a continuous improvement, solution-oriented mindset.

• Experience in collaboration and communication across diverse geographies and cultures.

• Experience managing corporate community or engagement programs.

• Knowledge of best practices in cultural change and employee engagement.

• A mindset focused on process improvement.

• Change Management Certification or relevant experience is advantageous.

• CORE Apprentice and/or Champion Certification is highly preferred for internal candidates.

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

• Familiarity with RTX AI tools is a plus for internal applicants.

• Experience working in one or more RTX business units, Engineering Services, and/or Corporate is preferred.

• Must possess authorization to work in the U.S. without company-sponsored immigration now or in the future.

• Must be available to work within the U.S. Eastern Time Zone.

• Willingness to travel up to 30% is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.

• Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal services, and ID theft protection.

• Benefits for birth, adoption, and parental leave.

• Ovia Health services, fertility, and family planning support.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, offering 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 for second opinion consultations.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Flexible work arrangements for remote roles.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available; payments are not guaranteed.

• Opportunities for career development and recognition programs.