Chief of Staff, Quality; Onsite

Pratt & Whitney has an exciting opportunity for a Chief of Staff role reporting to the Vice President of Quality, Chris Kmetz. The Chief of Staff is a key member of the Quality leadership team and plays a critical role in driving strategic priorities, strengthening operational execution, and ensuring clear and consistent communication across the Quality organization and the broader enterprise.

The Chief of Staff leads and coordinates a wide range of activities—major function events, governance routines, and enterprise‑level quality alignment activities. The role supports execution of critical initiatives and serves as a central point of integration for communications, operational processes, and organizational priorities. The Chief of Staff also acts as an interface between the Pratt & Whitney VP, Quality and internal and external stakeholders across Pratt & Whitney and RTX.

• Manage and coordinate Quality governance cadence, including/not limited to Quality Staff Meetings, PW Quality Council, annual Quality Management Review and other VP Quality meetings.
• Prepare executive‑level materials (high‑quality presentations, talking points, and briefing materials) to support internal and external PW and RTX meetings.
• Lead, plan, and execute major global Quality initiatives, such as All Hands events, to engage the global workforce and reinforce core quality and safety principles.
• Select, prioritize, and manage topics requiring leadership decisions or visibility, ensuring readiness of materials for PW and RTX executive forums.
• Develop and deliver enterprise Quality communications, including quarterly All Hands, monthly training messages, internal announcements, and messaging on behalf of the VP, Quality; support external visibility of the Quality function by preparing Linked In content and coordinating aligned messaging with RTX Communications and RTX Quality teams.
• Plan and coordinate Quality Month communications, events, and related engagement activities across PW and RTX.
• Work cross‑functionally within PW and RTX on various initiatives such as goal alignment and applicable meetings.
• Support executive engagement activities and ensure leadership participation in employee‑focused events.
• Enable the flow of information across the Quality leadership team to enable speed, alignment, and effective execution of strategic and operational objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience.

• Advanced CORE or Lean Six Sigma equivalent certification.
• Demonstrated experience in complex project and program management.
• Experience influencing and collaborating across multiple levels of leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create concise, compelling executive‑level materials.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional initiatives and driving alignment across large, matrixed organizations.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make sound judgment‑based decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Change management or transformation leadership experience.

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.

The salary range for this role is 132,400

USD – 251,600

USD. 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.

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.