Sr. Communications Director

Step into a highly visible leadership role as Sr. Communications Director, shaping how Resideo’s story is told and its reputation is strengthened worldwide. You will lead enterprise-wide earned media, public relations, and reputation management strategies while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on external positioning, messaging, and crisis response. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive, forward-thinking strategist who can build long-term brand value and act decisively during high-stakes, high-visibility moments.

JOB DUTIES:

Lead executive communication planning and strategy for Resideo, aligned to business priorities.

Develop executive communications materials including decks, talking points, briefing documents, and scripts for internal and external communications.

Manage the executive communications editorial calendar and prioritize incoming requests.

Develop industry‑relevant points of view and translate them into executive storytelling.

Collaborate across teams to integrate customers, partners, and solution stories into executive narratives.

Function as a trusted advisor on communication considerations, message risk, and strategic positioning.

Lead strategy and execution for executive internal communications including Town Halls, Intranet posts, organizational emails, and leadership messaging.

Partner across internal teams to ensure employee communications support understanding of the company strategy.

Lead strategy development for executive external communications, including social messaging.

Monitor, analyze, and report on executive communications and thought leadership efforts.

Use insights to refine messaging and executive engagement strategy.

Build and execute a proactive earned media strategy across consumer, trade, business, and innovation outlets.

Serve as the strategic lead for managing reputational risk and high-impact issues, ensuring readiness and rapid response.

Partner with legal, HR, operations, and marketing to align response strategies and protect Resideo's reputation.

Lead the development of external messaging frameworks that unify corporate priorities with compelling storytelling.

Draft or oversee creation of high-impact communications including press releases, executive remarks, op-eds, media statements, and issue responses.

Manage department budgets effectively and efficiently.

Manage, mentor, and develop the Communications team; set team objectives and provide regular performance feedback.

YOU MUST HAVE:

15+ years of communications, executive communications, marketing operations, or related professional experience.

10+ years of experience developing internal and/or external communications, including advanced writing and presentation skills in PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.

Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing a communications team.

Demonstrated experience of advising senior executives, including direct collaboration with the C-suite, and providing advanced strategic communications counsel.

Experience serving as a company spokesperson and managing media relationships.

Deep understanding of media dynamics, crisis response protocols, and brand/reputation positioning.

WE VALUE:

Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage ambiguity, and solve problems creatively, clearly, and timely.

Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to see the big picture while managing detailed execution.

Collaborative leadership style; able to lead cross-functional efforts with influence and diplomacy.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

Lead global communications initiatives with the opportunity to collaborate across regions, cultures, and international business teams.

Own and manage significant communications budgets, directly influencing strategy, investment decisions, and business outcomes.

Lead the team and strategy that creates compelling stories that strengthen our brand, engage employees, and elevate Resideo's reputation worldwide.

Be part of a transformative growth journey, helping define and amplify the voice of a dynamic public company as it continues to evolve and innovate.

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Resideo is a global leader in smart home and building solutions, with trusted brands including Honeywell Home, First Alert, and Resideo helping people feel more comfortable, secure, connected, and in control every day. Our products and technologies are found in more than 150 million homes and businesses worldwide. From intelligent climate solutions to security, sensing, water, and connected home technologies, Resideo develops and manufactures products designed to simplify everyday life and help protect what matters most. Our global teams span engineering, manufacturing, software, product management, supply chain, customer experience, and more — all working together to shape the future of connected living through innovation, quality, and meaningful real-world impact. At Resideo, our teams help create products and experiences that make everyday life more comfortable, secure, and connected for millions around the world. Learn more at www.resideo.com .

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