Director Communications

Honeywell Technologies

North Carolina

Job Description
The Director, Communications will lead the development and execution of internal and external communications strategies related to crises, issues management, reputation protection and incident response across Honeywell. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and partners closely with Legal, Human Resources, Government Relations, Investor Relations and business communications teams to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent communications during critical events.
The ideal candidate is an experienced communications professional with exceptional judgment, strong media relations skills and a demonstrated ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations in a corporate environment. This role requires flexibility to respond to emerging issues outside normal business hours and the ability to lead high-stakes communications efforts in a fast-moving, global environment.
Prior experience supporting financial communications, investor-related announcements, earnings and/or M&A transactions is a plus.
You will report directly to our Sr Director, Communications and you’ll work out of our Charlotte location on a Hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Media & Reputation Management
Develop reactive and proactive communications strategies to protect and enhance Honeywell’s reputation
Draft and oversee media statements, holding statements, FAQs, talking points, executive communications and stakeholder messaging
Manage media inquiries and serve as a spokesperson when appropriate
Monitor emerging issues and media coverage to identify potential reputational risks
Partner with external agencies and monitoring vendors to track and assess impact
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Legal, Security, HR, Government Relations, Investor Relations, and business leaders as needed to develop integrated response strategies
Ensure communications align with corporate policies, regulatory requirements and disclosure obligations
Build strong relationships across Honeywell’s global communications organization to share best practices and elevate crisis readiness
Analytics & Continuous Improvement
Measure communications effectiveness through media monitoring, sentiment analysis and performance reporting
Leverage data, analytics and AI-enabled tools to improve response speed and effectiveness
Identify opportunities to strengthen crisis preparedness and communications capabilities across the organization
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
10+ years of experience in leading crisis communications
Proven track record in developing and executing successful communication strategies
Experience in managing media relations and crisis communication
Familiarity with crisis management frameworks, reputation management, and risk communications
Flexibility to support crisis and issues management activities outside of normal working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, when necessary
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
WE VALUE
Bachelor's degree in communications, business, or related field
Experience in a global corporate environment
Background in manufacturing, industrial, technology or highly regulated industries
Labor relations communications experience
Experience supporting financial communications, including quarterly earnings, investor events, M&A transactions, divestitures or other major corporate announcements.
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. For more information visit: click here (
About Us
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

Posted 2026-08-16

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