Communications Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

When you join Honeywell, you become part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers - people who build the technologies that make the world smarter, safer, and more sustainable.

We are seeking a Communications Manager to join our External Corporate Communications team, reporting to the Senior Director of External Communications. This is a role for someone who thinks strategically before acting, who can see around corners, and who builds communications programs - not just executes tasks. You love the craft of storytelling, thrive on building relationships with journalists and analysts, and know how to position senior leaders to show up with confidence and credibility.

If you get genuinely excited about a well-placed story, if you see the narrative threads others miss, and if you bring both a reporter's curiosity and a strategist's discipline to your work, we want to talk to you.

THE ROLE

As Communications Manager, you will serve as a strategic communications partner and practitioner on the External Communications team - one-part trusted advisor, one-part expert do-er who gets things across the finish line. Your work will influence how Honeywell tells its story to the world: through the media, through industry analysts, and through the voices of its most senior leaders.

You will think in frameworks and plans, not just individual stories. You will connect dots across the business, anticipate what the market and media care about, build proactive programs that keep Honeywell's narrative ahead of the news cycle, and support leadership in preparing for the interview, the industry keynote, and the moments that matter.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and drive proactive communications strategies that generate meaningful coverage, shape Honeywell's narrative, and advance the company's reputation with key external audiences.
• Identify, shape, and pitch story angles that connect Honeywell's work to broader industry trends and moments - finding the human and strategic interest in complex, technical subjects.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with journalists, editors, and industry analysts who cover Honeywell's businesses and sectors.
• Help to define and develop external positioning for Honeywell's leadership - preparing for media interviews, speaking engagements, industry panels, and other high-visibility opportunities.
• Write and edit a broad range of communications materials: press releases, executive talking points, media Q&As, bylines, briefing documents, and more.
• Collaborate with business leaders, subject matter experts, and internal communications teams to develop consistent messaging and aligned external narratives.
• Partner with analyst relations contacts to support industry analyst engagement and ensure Honeywell's story is well represented across research and advisory communities.
• Contribute to communications planning and strategy, helping the team stay organized, prioritized, and ahead of the news cycle.
• Support team operations including maintaining editorial calendars, managing media databases, and improving shared processes and resources.
• Assist with issues when needed, drawing on strong judgment and experience to protect the company's reputation under pressure.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum 6 or more years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or journalism.
• Demonstrated history of earning coverage in top-tier media outlets and building lasting relationships with reporters.
• Proven experience preparing and positioning senior executives for media interviews, speaking engagements, and industry forums - you know how to build their confidence and sharpen their message.
• Strong strategic planning skills - you build programs and frameworks, anticipate what's coming, and help your team stay ahead of the story.
• Strong, versatile writing skills - you write clearly, quickly, and with range. You enjoy it.
• Genuine curiosity about business, technology, and the world - you read widely, ask good questions, and connect ideas.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• Experience in analyst relations or familiarity with the analyst community (a plus).
• Exposure to crisis, issues management, or financial communications - you've worked under pressure and can navigate sensitive situations with poise.
• A talent for organization - you build systems that help teams run better, and you find satisfaction in a well-structured process.
• Comfort collaborating with executives and across all levels of a large, complex organization.
• Experience in an industrial, technology, or B2B communications environment.
• AP Style proficiency and high editorial standards.
• A collaborative, low-ego approach - you share credit, ask for input, and bring out the best in those around you.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here

THE BUSINESS UNIT

The Corporate Strategic Business Group (CORP SBG) at Honeywell is a division focused on corporate-level functions and initiatives that support the overall operations and strategy of the company. It is responsible for overseeing areas such as finance, legal, human resources, communications, and corporate governance, working closely with other business units and SBGs to ensure alignment and coordination across the organization. The CORP SBG plays a crucial role in the overall strategic direction and management of Honeywell's corporate functions and operations, supporting the company's business objectives.

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

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

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

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.