Eaton’s Corporate Sector is currently seeking a Manager, Communications – Eaton’s Digital Office to join our team. This position is based at our Beachwood, OH location. Position Overview: As the manager of global communications for Eaton’s Digital Office you will be at the heart of the company’s exciting transformation into an intelligent power management company. In this role, you will develop communication strategies and campaigns that will help instill a digital mindset across the company (and globe), help us improve our internal business processes, reach our customers better and provide them with new value. You will work closely with leaders across the company, including C-Level leadership, to advise and support them in the strategic management of communications as well work with a team to protect the company’s image and enhance its reputation as a top company to turn to for intelligent power management. This role will be focused 75% on internal activities related to change management, employee engagement, communications strategy and planning, and executive communications. While 25% of the successful candidate’s time will be focused on externally facing thought leadership, media, social, and public relations activities as well as issues/crisis management as needed. This person will be a member of our media response team and a spokesperson for the company. The manager, communications, will be part of a strong, passionate team of communication professionals and will report to the Vice President, Corporate Communications. We are eager and open to new ways of thinking. We believe that diversity of thought, cultures and backgrounds is what contributes to our success. If you want to help shape the digital future of Eaton, join our team and make a real impact. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this function you will: Develop and implement company-wide internal and external communications and change management plans in support of our transformation into an intelligent power management company. Use data to ensure programs are delivering on their promises and to prioritize work. Work to embed digital tools and technologies in their personal day-to-day work and life activities and educates others on how they can also do so effectively. Partner with Marketing Communications teams on customer-facing campaigns. Help executives create impactful communications. This could include preparing talking points, town halls, SharePoint sites, articles, blogs, presentations, newsletters, fact sheets, infographics, videos, news releases, briefing materials, holding statements, social media posts, and Q&A documents. Proactively identifie issues that could impact the company’s image and reputation – especially focused on company’s technologies, current events, and timely news items; and develops strategies for managing issues. Key company spokesperson and member of the crisis media response team. Communicate with media outlets and journalists to enhance Eaton’s image and reputation in the Digital space. Coordinates executive media relations activities; develops communications skills of our leaders through coaching & training (includes message training and spokesperson preparation). Ensure alignment with and understanding of brand standards while fostering creativity. Why work at Eaton? We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution 7 years’ experience writing or in Journalism, Communications, Marketing Communications, or related Public Relations role Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or Public Relations or related field preferred. Experience with an industrial like Eaton. 1 year experience and knowledge of digital transformation journeys and prior industrials or software companies Change management experience. Global experience. Excellent writing and editing skills Position Criteria: Passionate about technology. Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other communication enabling technologies like Power Point, InDesign, Photoshop, Hootsuite, etc. Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills; ability to convert complex information into compelling content. Creative, but with a strong attention to detail and accuracy. Strong work ethic with high standards and the ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team. High energy and enthusiasm to pro-actively seek opportunities for continuous improvement and collaboration within the communications function. Competence in strategic planning, project management & and campaign analysis. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Communications Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: Corporate Sector Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time