Communications Leader - META Region

Overview

This role centers on articulating Honeywell Technologies' brand narrative to both internal and external stakeholders across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the wider META region. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications for Latin America and EMEA, the individual will be responsible for advancing a unified enterprise communication program that enhances awareness, understanding and motivating action.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive internal and external communications strategy aligned with Honeywell's evolving business objectives in the KSA&B region.
• Create and drive regional media initiatives linked closely to business goals and industry trends, coordinating with the Senior Communications Manager for META.
• Develop executive positioning strategies for the regional President to secure top-tier media exposure and boost employee engagement for company reputation enhancement.
• Build and maintain strong media relationships, handle media inquiries and support the broader META region as needed.
• Innovate and introduce new tactics to effectively communicate compelling messages to employees across the business in KSA&B and META.
• Provide communications support during key initiatives, organizational changes, leadership transitions, and other transformations targeting diverse audiences.
• Manage budget, vendor relations, event planning and project teams related to communications activities.
• Collaborate with business units, corporate functions, and government relations in crisis and issue management.
• Oversee creation and review of press releases, bylined articles, media statements, Q&A documents and briefing materials.
• Advocate for and integrate AI technologies in communication practices.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 10-12 years experience in-house at a large, matrixed B2B organization.
• Proven success in result-oriented change communications and executive positioning both internally and externally.
• Established Saudi-based media contacts, with a strong record of news pitching and journalist engagement.
• Excellent command of English (fluent written skills) with Arabic language proficiency highly preferred.
• Strategic thinker capable of providing communication advice and devising plans that achieve outcomes.
• Proactive problem identification and mitigation skills.
• Self-driven and effective in a fast-moving, matrixed organization with fluid priorities.
• Strong project management aptitude handling multiple priorities and deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of social media (especially LinkedIn) and advanced expertise with platforms like Viva Engage to increase employee involvement.
• Experience advising across corporate functions and business units.
• Demonstrated business acumen and influential interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
• Advanced understanding of business processes and terminology.

Preferred Education & Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field preferred; Master’s degree in communications or business administration highly valued.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Creative, innovative approach to communication challenges.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Additional Information

Honeywell Technologies is a global pure-play automation company focused on innovation that addresses mission-critical challenges worldwide, improving life quality across communities. With over 50,000 employees and extensive industry expertise, it leads the shift from automation to autonomy. The company values diversity and equal opportunity employment, ensuring reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during application, interview, and employment processes.