ESG Regulatory Compliance Program Manager (On-Site)

Date Posted:

2024-11-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT10: 10 Farm Springs 10 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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:

RTX is seeking an experienced ESG Regulatory Compliance Program Manager for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) program management office (PMO) within the Office of the Corporate Secretary in Legal, Contracts and Compliance.  Reporting to the ESG PMO lead, this position will play a critical role at RTX in ensuring compliance with global ESG-related regulations.   

RTX’s ESG strategy aligns to its business strategy and is grounded in its aspiration to be a responsible company across its three pillars of People, Planet and Principles, and their underlying priorities. To progress its strategy, RTX has set forward-looking aspirations that support the advancement of people, lift up underserved communities and address the global challenges of climate change. 

The ESG PMO is responsible for driving execution of the ESG program work streams, including:

• Program: establishing and maturing ESG processes and controls, assisting Business Units and functions to integrate ESG priorities into strategic planning, monitoring emerging regulatory requirements, peer reporting and market environment, and facilitating compliance readiness with ESG-related regulations;
• Performance: ensuring goal roadmaps and/or milestone plans for priority projects are established to advance performance and metric reporting, and monitoring performance against such roadmaps and/or milestone plans; and
• Reporting: driving stakeholder engagement on ESG reporting and, working with Corporate Communications and other functions, enhancing the annual voluntary ESG report and other ESG-related disclosures, responses to stakeholder inquiries and requirements, and analyses of third-party reports and ratings.

The ESG PMO works with subject matter experts (SMEs) across the enterprise as well as manages, as necessary, outside resources with specific ESG expertise or knowledge.  The ESG PMO collaborates with the cross-functional ESG Council and regularly provide updates to the ESG Steering Committee made up of Senior Leadership Team executives.
 

What You Will Do

• Monitor and assess proposed ESG-related laws in countries where RTX has a business presence
• Facilitate compliance readiness projects across corporate functions and Business Units, including developing and implementing action plans
• Develop and deliver training on ESG-related laws 
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of ESG-related policies, standard work, guidance, templates, and other documentation
• Assist in the collection of data to ensure compliance with regulatory disclosure requirements
• Support ESG Controller in managing internal processes to ensure required information and metrics for disclosure is gathered in accordance with properly designed policies, procedures and controls
• Assist with the preparation of compliance reports
• Develop presentations and other updates to senior leadership
• Manage outside counsel and vendors engaged on ESG regulatory compliance matters
• Work with RTX digital teams to ensure adequate software and digital tools are in place to facilitate reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience.
• Previous experience as a project manager and stakeholder management experience.
• Previous corporate governance and compliance experience, relative to ESG, as well as exposure to ESG areas.
• Previous experience analyzing and interpreting laws and regulations and support the development of compliance plans to meet these requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Juris Doctor Degree, though this is not a practicing attorney position.
• Previous experience working with cross-functional teams on complex programs, projects and transactions.
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively in a team environment with multiple levels of the organization and maintain strong relationships with peers, internal clients and external customers.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presenting and writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly, build relationships, influence others, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Well-organized, with strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload (multiple projects at once).
• Drive issues to timely conclusion, provide timely responses, and set/manage deadline expectations.
• Strong desire to gain a deeper understanding of ESG
• Previous experience in Environmental, Health and Safety
• Previous experience in Program or Project Management
• Previous Legal, Regulatory, Policy or contracts.

Learn More & Apply Now

• On-site in Farmington, Connecticut or Arlington, Virginia (with the possibility for hybrid work).

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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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.

Minimum Program Qualifications

To qualify for the RTX Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

• 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 143,000 USD - 287,000 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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