Senior Director Communications

Senior Director, Communications, IA

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The Senior Director, Communications, Industrial Automation (IA) serves as the senior communications leader for Honeywell Technologies’ IA business, responsible for leading an integrated communications function spanning employee communications, executive communications, media relations, thought leadership, reputation management, change communications and business storytelling.

This individual partners closely with the Industrial Automation President and CEO and leadership team to shape and deliver strategic, enterprise-aligned communications that build awareness, deepen understanding and inspire action across internal and external stakeholders.

As part of an integrated communications function, this leader develops a cohesive narrative that connects internal and external messaging, leveraging company channels, employee engagement events, town halls, multimedia storytelling and integrated change communications plans to inform and unite employees around key priorities and initiatives. In parallel, this individual collaborates with the Media Center of Excellence (COE) to extend these narratives externally by developing aligned messaging, driving meaningful industry and business media coverage around products and initiatives and leading coordinated efforts that protect and elevate Honeywell Technologies’ reputation and brand.

Fluency in AI, analytics and modern communications practices is essential as this leader helps transform the Communications function, measure impact and drive continuous improvement across communication programs.

This individual will have outstanding written and verbal communications skills, with a thorough understanding of digital and social communications channels and how to leverage them internally and externally. This individual will need to meet the needs of a varied set of stakeholders and be comfortable in a dynamic environment with rapidly shifting priorities and a clear focus on accelerating growth.

This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Brand and Communications and matrixes to the Vice President, Human Resources, Industrial Automation. The role is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Lead the development and execution of an integrated communications strategy for Industrial Automation, aligning employee, executive, media, digital and change communications programs to advance business priorities and strengthen Honeywell's reputation.
•    Identify, develop and implement a holistic internal and external communications strategy and communications plans across the business unit that meet business objectives and priorities of both the business and Honeywell Technologies. 
•    Develop global media programs that are strongly linked to business strategy and performance requirements.
•    Lead executive communications and positioning strategies for the Industrial Automation President and CEO, driving employee engagement, thought leadership, visibility and business alignment across internal and external audiences. 
•    Lead strategic employee communications and engagement efforts that strengthen culture, reinforce business priorities, support organizational effectiveness, enhance the employee experience and deliver compelling messaging across the global Industrial Automation organization.
•    Establish and maintain strong relationships with key reporters/media and manage media inquiries and interview requests.
•    Partner on message development and provide media training and coaching as appropriate for key executive spokespeople. 
•    Develop thought leadership opportunities for executives with the Media COE. 
•    Lead communications for major business initiatives, transformations, acquisitions, restructurings, leadership transitions and other significant organizational changes, ensuring clear, timely and effective stakeholder engagement.
•    Oversee and develop content for press releases, bylined articles, key messages, media statements, Q&A documents and briefings. 
•    Advocate for the Honeywell Technologies brand and live as a brand ambassador. 
•    Champion the adoption of AI-enabled communications practices, tools and analytics that improve productivity, audience engagement, measurement and business impact.
•    Lead, coach and develop a high-performing communications team while building future-ready communications capabilities through talent development, functional excellence, innovation and succession planning.
•    Ability to travel 10 - 15% of the time.
 

Success Factors: 
•    Proven track record of results, change communications and positioning C-level leaders to drive differentiated company coverage.
•    Strong (AP style) writing skills, with the ability to develop clear, concise messages that align closely with corporate messaging.
•    Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to present effectively to senior management.
•    The ability to think strategically, provide communications counsel and assist in developing plans to drive results.
•    Ability to identify issues proactively and execute actions to eliminate or minimize their potential impact.
•    Self-starter with ability to thrive in a matrix organizational structure where priorities can shift quickly.
•    Excellent project management and the ability to simultaneously prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines. 
•    Intimate understanding of social media, especially LinkedIn, and an advanced understanding of how best to leverage channels such as Viva Engage to promote employee engagement.
•    Ability to provide communications guidance and work effectively across businesses and corporate functions.
•    Prior experience working in a large, complex international company with diverse products portfolio desired.
•    Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives during periods of transformation, growth and issues management.
•    Proven experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing communications teams while building future-ready communications capabilities through mentorship, talent development and succession planning.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)
 

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)