Communications Manager📣 إعلان

About the Role

Honeywell Technologies is seeking a Communications Manager to join its team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time, sole contributor position focuses on developing and executing an integrated communications program for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the wider Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region. The role aims to build awareness, deepen understanding, and inspire action among internal and external stakeholders by effectively telling the company's brand story. The Communications Manager will report to the Senior Director of Communications for Latin America and EMEA.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the strategy for a holistic internal and external communications plan for the KSA&B region, aligning with business objectives and the company's evolution into a leading automation firm.
• Lead regional media programs, strongly linked to business strategy and industry trends, in partnership with the Senior Communications Manager for META.
• Manage Executive Positioning strategies for the regional President to secure top-tier media coverage and support employee engagement and visibility initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key reporters and media, managing media inquiries and interview requests across the wider META region.
• Develop and deploy innovative tactics to deliver compelling messaging to employees across KSA&B and META.
• Support major initiatives, organizational transitions, leadership changes, and other transformations through effective communication plans for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate and facilitate budget and vendor relationships, event management, and project teams.
• Collaborate with businesses, functions, and government relations on crisis and issues management.
• Oversee and develop content for press releases, bylined articles, key messages, media statements, Q&A documents, and briefings.
• Champion AI within the Communications function.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Preferably at least 10-12 years of in-house experience at a large, matrixed B2B organization.
• Proven track record in delivering results, managing change communications, and positioning executives internally and externally.
• Deep experience in B2B media relations, with a proven ability to convert complex technologies and issues into impactful stories.
• Comprehensive understanding of the political, economic, cultural, and regional nuances within Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and across the wider Middle East and North Africa region.
• Strong contact list of Saudi-based media, with a proven record of successfully pitching news stories and managing journalist inquiries.
• Proficiency in internal communications programs and tools such as Poppulo and VivaEngage.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Outstanding fluent English written communication skills.
• Arabic language fluency is preferred.
• Strong (AP style) writing skills, capable of developing clear, concise messages aligned with corporate messaging.
• Ability to think strategically, provide communications counsel, and develop plans to drive results.
• Proactive in identifying issues and executing actions to minimize their impact.
• Self-starter capable of thriving in a matrix organizational structure with rapidly shifting priorities.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Intimate understanding of social media (especially LinkedIn) and advanced knowledge of leveraging channels like Viva Engage for employee engagement.
• Strong business acumen, partnering, consulting, and influencing skills to build and navigate relationships at all organizational levels.
• Innovative and creative thinking with strong attention to detail.

Work Environment and Expectations

This is a full-time position operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable working tactically and strategically as part of a broader team, while also functioning as a sole contributor. The role requires the ability to operate effectively within a matrix organizational structure with rapidly shifting priorities. Travel of 10-15% of the time is expected.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to join Honeywell Technologies in this critical communications role.