Director Communications

Honeywell INC. in; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Technologies in Charlotte, NC, seeks an experienced Communications Director to lead internal and external communications for the Process Technology business and advise leadership on communication strategy. You will craft messaging that informs, engages, and inspires employees across the organization and aligns external narratives with business priorities.

You will partner with HR and cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive internal programs, executive communications, and change

Qualifications

• 10+ years of communications experience with an emphasis on internal communications, employee engagement and executive communications.
• Experience supporting senior leaders and developing executive-level communications and developing and executing strategic communication plans for large organizations or business units.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to business leaders and functional stakeholders and develop and execute comprehensive internal communication strategies aligned with business objectives and organizational priorities.
• Create engaging communication plans and campaigns to support leadership initiatives, organizational changes, employee engagement efforts, and key business milestones.
• Develop high-quality content for a variety of internal and external channels, including leadership messages, change communications, executive talking points, website content, town halls, videos, and organizational announcements.
• Translate complex business and technical information into clear and compelling messaging and ensure consistency in tone and brand voice across all communications.
• Partner with senior leaders to develop communication strategies that enhance transparency, alignment, and employee understanding of business priorities.
• Support events and forums that facilitate leadership visibility and engagement, including by drafting executive communications, presentations, speeches, and key messages.
• Manage and optimize communication channels to ensure timely, effective, and engaging delivery of information.
• Stay current on communication trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Partner with Brand, Marketing, HR, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency across communication activities.
• Support broader communications initiatives and enterprise campaigns as needed.
• Support external communications efforts and media opportunities when appropriate.
• Collaborate with communications team members on media inquiries, thought leadership content, and external storytelling initiatives.

Skills

Executive communications

Internal communications

Employee engagement

Writing & editing

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Content creation

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Communications Director to join our Brand and Communications team supporting internal and external communications for the Process Technology business. This role will serve as a strategic business advisor and lead the development and execution of internal communication programs that inform, engage, and inspire employees across the organization and support external communications alignment and initiatives.

The ideal candidate is an experienced communications professional with exceptional judgment, experience driving change and cultural communications across matrixed organizations, has served as a trusted advisor with experience driving communications that support business priorities, leadership visibility, culture initiatives, organizational change, and employee engagement. This individual will work closely with business leaders, Human Resources, and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful communications that connect employees to the company's strategy, goals, and values.

Responsibilities

Internal Communications Strategy & Execution

• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to business leaders and functional stakeholders and develop and execute comprehensive internal communication strategies aligned with business objectives and organizational priorities.
• Create engaging communication plans and campaigns to support leadership initiatives, organizational changes, employee engagement efforts, and key business milestones.

Content Development & Storytelling

• Develop high-quality content for a variety of internal and external channels, including leadership messages, change communications, executive talking points, website content, town halls, videos, and organizational announcements.
• Translate complex business and technical information into clear and compelling messaging and ensure consistency in, tone, and brand voice across all communications.

Leadership & Executive Communications

• Partner with senior leaders to develop communication strategies that enhance transparency, alignment, and employee understanding of business priorities.
• Support events and forums that facilitate leadership visibility and engagement, including by drafting executive communications, presentations, speeches, and key messages.

Channel Management & Measurement

• Manage and optimize communication channels to ensure timely, effective, and engaging delivery of information.
• Stay current on communication trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Brand, Marketing, HR, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency across communication activities.
• Support broader communications initiatives and enterprise campaigns as needed.

Media Relations (Preferred)

• Support external communications efforts and media opportunities when appropriate.
• Collaborate with communications team members on media inquiries, thought leadership content, and external storytelling initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of communications experience with a strong emphasis on internal communications, employee engagement and executive communications.
• Experience supporting senior leaders and developing executive-level communications and developing and executing strategic communication plans for large organizations or business units.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with digital communication platforms, intranet tools, and content management systems.
• Media relations experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, technology, energy, or engineering-focused organizations is a plus.

Benefits of Working for Honeywell

In addition to competitive pay, leading-edge work, and the opportunity to develop solutions alongside dedicated experts, eligible Honeywell employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. The 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; Employee Assistance Program; educational assistance; parental leave; paid time off; and 12 paid holidays. View Honeywell benefits information

Application Period

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

About Us

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.