Manager - Corporate Communications

Partner closely with business leaders to translate business priorities, innovation stories, and growth initiatives into compelling external narratives and proof points. Lead media relations across business, industry, and trade media, including proactive story pitching, interviews, bylines, opinion pieces, and expert commentary. Design and execute leadership positioning and thought leadership programs, enabling leaders to be visible, credible voices on topics such as electrification, sustainability, digitalization, and innovation. Lead development of high-quality external communications content including press releases, media kits, leadership talking points, messaging documents, fact sheets, and other supporting assets. Manage PR agencies and external vendors, setting clear goals, KPIs, and performance metrics, and ensuring high-quality execution, message consistency, and strong return on investment. Partner with internal communications, marketing, HR, facilities, and business stakeholders on large-scale events, leadership milestones, and major announcements to ensure aligned internal and external messaging. 8-14 years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or external communications. Prior experience managing PR agencies and external vendors. Experience in B2B, industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or technology sectors preferred. Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field (Master's preferred). Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business priorities into compelling stories. Excellent media relations and storytelling skills. Experience in leadership positioning and thought leadership programs. Strong stakeholder management and executive presence. Solid understanding of digital and social media for external reputation building. Project management, vendor management, and budgeting expertise. Ability to work in a matrixed, global organization