Date Posted:

2025-03-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCT99: Field Office - CT Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

The Director, Succession Strategy & Development will be responsible for driving and executing talent management strategies focused on developing and maintaining a strong leadership pipeline. This role will oversee the talent review process, govern talent sharing process, and lead development initiatives to close succession gaps within the organization. Reporting to the Director of Talent Management, this position will take on key responsibilities in talent management strategy and execution, while also acting as a deputy to the Director of Talent Management. This role will work closely with talent partners and HR leaders to ensure the organization’s future leadership needs are met by cultivating high-potential leaders for critical roles.

What You Will Do:

Leadership Pipeline Development: Own and implement the strategy to build a strong leadership pipeline. Focus on developing high-potential leaders through targeted programs and experiences to ensure readiness for future leadership roles.
Deputy Responsibilities: Act as a deputy to the Director of Talent Management, leading talent management efforts and stepping in as needed to ensure successful implementation of initiatives, as well as managing talent management activities during the leader’s absence.
Talent Management Strategy & Execution: Lead strategy for talent management across the organization. Manager and execute initiatives focused on building a high-performing leadership pipeline that meets current and future organizational needs.
Succession Planning & Talent Reviews: Manage the talent review process to identify leadership gaps and create strategies to address them. Work closely with talent partners and HR leaders to ensure strong succession plans are in place.
Leadership Development Programs: Design and improve leadership development programs to ensure a steady stream of leaders ready for future challenges. Align programs with the organization’s goals and leadership needs.
Program Facilitation & Execution: Lead and support the delivery of leadership development programs, ensuring they meet organizational goals and provide a positive impact. Continuously assess and adjust programs to improve outcomes.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data insights to understand the success of leadership development programs and identify areas for improvement. Drive data-driven discussions and action planning with talent partners and HR leaders.
Executive Slating Process Ownership: Lead the process for selecting top talent for executive roles. Partner with HR leaders, talent partners, and talent acquisition teams to ensure the right candidates are identified for key positions.
Strategic Talent Partnerships: Work closely with other HR teams and business leaders to ensure talent strategies support the company’s priorities and objectives.
Travel up to 15%

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 18 years of relevant experience.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.
Data acumen and experience using data to inform decisions.
Experience working with business and HR leaders to implement talent strategies.
HR Business Partner experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel)

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
Strong facilitation and leadership development skills.
Proven experience in leading leadership development programs and succession planning.
Experience managing executive slating processes and driving talent management initiatives.
Certification in coaching, leadership development, or change management.

Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and engage stakeholders at all levels

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!

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. *Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 176,000 USD - 352,000 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 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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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