Business Line Communications Director

Integrated Communications Strategy

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies for the Power Transmission (PT) business, covering more than 17 manufacturing and research sites and over 8,000 employees worldwide.
• Lead internal and external communications, stakeholder engagement, change management, and executive communications.
• Advise business leaders on messaging, positioning, audience engagement, and communications strategy.
• Collaborate with site and functional leaders to translate complex priorities into clear messages.
• Prepare messages and materials for public speaking engagements, internal forums, and stakeholder interactions.
• Develop and oversee content, including briefing notes, speeches, talking points, case studies, articles, social media, videos, podcasts, and infographics.
• Develop and execute internal communications plans with HR to inform and engage employees.
• Support communications related to engagement, culture, recognition, inclusion, and community initiatives.
• Develop communications that foster connectivity, transparency, and a shared sense of purpose.
• Develop and execute external communications strategies aligned with PT’s business objectives and growth priorities.
• Increase global visibility across social media and amplify PT marketing campaigns.
• Build partnerships with manufacturing and R&D units, functional teams, and regional and global stakeholders.
• Develop and track qualitative and quantitative metrics to measure communications effectiveness.
• Explore new channels, formats, and creative approaches to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Reports hierarchically to the PT Business Leader and functionally to the Electrification Communications Leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of relevant communications experience, including internal and external communications.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing communications across multiple manufacturing sites or at a regional level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in an additional local or regional language is a plus.
• Experience in or understanding of the energy or industrial sector is preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking and excellent communications judgment.
• Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player who can work across cultures, functions, and geographies.
• Self-motivated, proactive, flexible, and solutions-oriented.
• Creative mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities, channels, and ideas.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing integrated communications strategies across diverse manufacturing and research sites, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and internal communications. Proficient in crafting compelling messaging and content that aligns with business objectives and fosters a culture of connectivity and transparency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Integrated Communications Strategy Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Internal Communications Planning
• Content Creation and Management
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Communications Strategy
• Content Development
• Writing and Editing
• Public Speaking Preparation
• Metrics Tracking
• Change Management
• Social Media Engagement
• Audience Engagement
• Presentation Skills
• Storytelling

Soft Skills

• Strategic Thinking
• Collaboration
• Influencing Senior Stakeholders
• Proactive Problem Solving
• Cultural Sensitivity

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or Related Field

Industry Keywords

• Energy Sector
• Industrial Sector
• Multicultural Environment
• Manufacturing Communications
• Employee Engagement
• Community Initiatives
• Transparency
• Connectivity
• Change Management
• Marketing Campaigns