Date Posted:

2024-04-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT6: 4 Farm Springs 4 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate team:

We’re looking for a highly motivated and collaborative Manager, Strategic Customer Events professional to join our RTX Strategic Customer Events team to support internal and external events across the entire RTX business. This role will be responsible for planning and executing the worldwide program for internal and external customer events; leadership meetings, conferences, symposiums, trade shows, etc., both virtually and onsite. The ideal candidate is an organized, creative, and enthusiastic event professional with a broad range of global planning experience.

What You Will Do

• Lead the event planning process with executives and other key stakeholders in the organization
• Understand business objectives, logistical needs, and budget for each event to ensure all planning and execution meets expectation
• Anticipate participants’ needs and proactively offer solutions
• Manage the execution of events - both on site and virtual
• Assist with budgets, confirm participation in domestic and international events, plan and manage logistics including, but not limited to, contracts, hotel/venue sourcing, registration site, attendee/rooming lists, ground transportation, receptions, catering, off-site entertainment, meeting scheduling and approving and paying invoices
• Liaise with third-party vendors as needed to design and execute event plans
• Conduct MFA surveys and AARs and consolidate feedback for lessons learned
• Manage and update the team calendar used to plan, program, and execute events
• Process invoices and track against budget
• Work closely with Ethics & Compliance Officer to ensure understanding and conformity with all applicable policies and procedures. Utilize the business gift and sponsored travel tool as required
• Support special projects as requested
• Support the extended Customer Marketing team as needed
• Travel up to 30%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Previous experience effectively providing excellent oral and written communications
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Working knowledge of planning tools and apps (Cvent)
• Previous experience executing events worldwide
• Prior experience in leading negotiations
• Previous experience proposing new and creative solutions

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure with competing and varying priorities
• Confidence to make informed decisions in the best interest of the company
• Ability to work independently, as well as on a collaborative team
• Previous experience in Project Management
• Strong business sense, including financial acumen to manage budgets
• Ability to provide superior customer service and exceed expectations
• Previous exposure to supporting C-Suite executives
• Knowledge of the aerospace and defense industry
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment

What We Offer

• Remote Work | This position is currently designated as fully remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S States (excluding U.S Territories)
• Healthcare
• Wellness
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Work/Life Balance; or flexible work schedules
• Career development and recognition programs, including achievement awards
• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Educational Assistance and Child/Adult Backup Care

#reempowerprogram

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

To qualify for the RTX Re-Empower Program, candidates should meet the minimum program qualifications, such as:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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