Description: If you desire to be part of something special, to be part of a winning team, to be part of a fun team – winning is fun. We are looking for a Manager - Communications India and SEA based in Pune, India. In Eaton, making our work exciting, engaging, meaningful; ensuring safety, health, wellness; and being a model of inclusion & diversity are already embedded in who we are - it’s in our values, part of our vision, and our clearly The communications manager will drive a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance Eaton's reputation, brand, and awareness amongst all targeted audiences. The communications manager will lead media relations and external and internal communications for Eaton in India and Southeast Asia. The Communications Manager will work with Eaton India's leadership team to elevate Eaton's profile across related sectors and drive messaging across all internal platforms. The main functions of the role Strategic Communications Develop a comprehensive narrative that includes identified key messaging to build and enhance Eaton in India's reputation and ensure implementation across various touchpoints to all stakeholders. Develop and execute the communications strategy, implementation, and measurement of all corporate communications activities. Drive thought leadership, leadership positioning, and brand & business communications. External Communications Develop, implement and maintain effective external communications plans integrated with company and business strategies. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on communications initiatives providing counsel and support in issues and crisis management. Establish and cultivate relationships with targeted media, Industry bodies, and government authorities to create interest in the company. Serve as the primary contact for local, national, and trade media in India and Southeast Asia. Focus on creatively developing and driving the organization's employer branding. Work collaboratively with entities & business teams to create campaigns that reach a broad range of stakeholders using a wide range of PR and external comms tools and touchpoints. Leadership Communications Counsel and advice the India leadership team on Media interactions, Crisis Communication and Internal Communications Work with the leadership team to develop thought leadership articles for various external communications platforms. Actively look for speaking opportunities to elevate Eaton in India as a knowledge leader in the industry. Implement local communication and engagement plans for the India Leadership team, including key messages, social posts, town halls, and external media engagement. Be the primary communications lead during all Global leadership engagements. Internal Communications Develop and deploy internal communications plans and tactics to help drive employee alignment with Eaton's regional goals, strategies, and brand. Raise communications capability across Eaton's entities and business in India Sync between the internal communication platforms to amplify content to build advocacy and promote Eaton India's activities and achievements across Eaton Global. Provide communications guidance and support to Eaton's I&D, Sustainability & CSR goals and activities. Local & Regional Communications Closely work with Global and regional Corporate Communications teams, marketing teams, and Business marketing communicators to ensure coordination and consistency in messaging across Eaton in India. Work with cross-functional teams to present and maintain effective share-point and website content. Support Corporate Marketing and Business marketing teams towards developing and implementing proactive marketing communication campaigns. Qualifications Requirement: Post Graduate degree is required, preferably in journalism or a communication-related field. Minimum of 15+ years of experience, with 4+ years of experience in leading communication functions. Dealing with the media, with experience as a company spokesperson. Experience in managing internal communications programs. Knowledge of and experience in dealing with local, national, and trade media outlets, especially those covering business and financial areas. Knowledge of the operations of newspapers and trade publications in the region "Experience in managing the activities of a public relations agency and in event management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills: Ability to: synthesize complex information; understand the needs and interests of target audiences; define and articulate messages; generate effective and compelling content for a variety of vehicles (new releases, articles, Q&A documents); create and edit copy; develop and deliver effective presentations. A very wide and general understanding of multi-national corporations and their key functions in areas such as, corporate finance, research, purchasing, human resources and product engineering is necessary in order to be able to understand and articulate the broad spectrum of the company’s operations in the region. Knowledge of communications theory and practice: Understanding of communications as a two-way process and its use in influencing perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors; broad exposure to and understanding of the integrated disciplines of the communication function (i.e. media relations, employee communications, branding and corporate identity, marketing communications, community relations); ability to provide communications counsel to the company’s leaders Project management skills: Ability to: lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects according to established processes; serve as a consultant for internal and external customers Issues management: Ability to: anticipate emerging issues and crisis that have the potential to impact revenue or reputation; reconcile differences in internal opinions on how to respond to issues; persuade others of the need for action; devise and lead strategic communications plans in response Yes! Because you are the one we are looking for, we hope to hear from you now! #LI-MY1 We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters. Job: Communications Region: Asia Pacific 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