Director of Communications managing Landis+Gyr’s corporate narrative during strategic transformation. Driving media relations and executive communications for a leader in intelligent energy solutions.
Responsibilities
Own and evolve Landis+Gyr’s corporate narrative in alignment with the company’s brand platform and strategic priorities.
Drive consistency and clarity across all external communications while reinforcing Landis+Gyr’s role as a trusted, future-ready partner.
Translate complex grid-edge, software, and intelligence capabilities into messages that emphasize impacts: resilience, reliability, affordability, and sustainability.
Partner with the executive team, legal and financial stakeholders to ensure corporate communications, media narratives, and executive messaging are disciplined, compliant, and ready to support a potential public-market transition.
Work closely with the IR team to ensure alignment.
Support employee communications to build excitement and pride.
Lead global media relations with a primary focus on shaping and shifting market perception.
Develop proactive media strategies that position Landis+Gyr as a category leader in intelligent energy and grid modernization.
Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business, energy, technology, and trade media.
Secure high-quality coverage that supports long-term brand leadership rather than short-term announcements.
Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the CEO, CFO, CMO and executive leadership team.
Develop executive messaging, media preparation, speaking points, and thought leadership content.
Provide clear, steady counsel in sensitive situations, ensuring alignment, credibility, and confidence.
Lead corporate analyst relations in partnership with marketing, government relations and product leadership.
Ensure analysts clearly understand Landis+Gyr’s strategy, differentiation, and evolution.
Support briefings, inquiries, and ongoing engagement to reinforce consistent positioning.
Own crisis communications planning, playbooks, and execution.
Anticipate potential reputational risks in a highly visible, regulated environment.
Act decisively during issues or incidents to protect trust and credibility.
Share (with digital marketing) corporate social media strategy with an emphasis on executive visibility, thought leadership, and brand credibility.
Ensure social channels reinforce core narratives and amplify earned media.
Drive steady growth in reach, engagement, and influence.
Partner with internal communications and leadership to support major initiatives, transformation efforts, and cultural alignment.
Ensure employees understand and can confidently articulate the Landis+Gyr story.
Lead and develop a high-performing communications team.
Manage external PR and communications agencies to ensure quality, consistency, and impact.
Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability tied to brand outcomes.
Requirements
10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related disciplines
Significant experience in enterprise technology, software, or infrastructure-focused B2B environments
Proven success leading media relations programs that shift perception and elevate brand credibility
Strong background in executive communications and crisis management
Experience building communications programs from the ground up and scaling them globally
Ability to operate comfortably in complex, regulated, and high-stakes environments
Exceptional writing, messaging, and storytelling skills
Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on execution mindset
Trusted presence with the ability to influence across functions and geographies
BA/BS required; MBA preferred.
Benefits
medical, dental and vision coverage
life insurance
401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive
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