RLCS Communications Manager

Carrier Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX), is the world's largest solutions provider of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment for commercial, residential and transportation applications. A global organization, we have 43,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues in excess of $10.6 billion.We have a world wide network of independent distributors and dealers, who sell, install and service Carrier products in more than 172 countries on six continents. Our products are globally designed and engineered and manufactured in 85 facilities around the world.We are at the very forefront of the industry, developing exciting new products that make use of advances in computer and Internet technology, developing ever more environmentally safe refrigerants and dramatically reducing the power requirements of our products. Willis Carrier invented modern air conditioning over a hundred years ago. Today Carrier Corporation leads the world in the manufacture and sale of heating, ventilating, refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC systems and products.Responsible for strategic leadership of communication activities that support objectives of the Residential Light Commercial Systems business.The candidate must be a motivated self-starter with broad experience in communications, and a solid understanding of HVAC. The candidate also must demonstrate:Strong leadership, interpersonal and team skills.Strong writing and communication skills.The ability to multi-task and work well under deadline pressure.Experience with all forms of internal and external communications, electronic communications, and communications measurement.Experience interacting with and counseling senior executives.Incumbent will be responsible for developing and managing the RLCS communication strategy and processes and measuring the effectiveness of its programs and products.Develop and implement a comprehensive, integrated communications plan that supports the business roadmaps, sales plan, key messages and employee fulfillment goals.Develop and implement full-spectrum communications and guidance for the RLCS President and leadership team.Lead proactive employee communications, media relations, and customer communications within and across RLCS.Aggressively promote the RLCS message at industry shows and conferences.Align all communications with United Technologies and Carrier policies, branding, advertising, minimum standards, messages, and initiatives, including EH&S and Quality.Collaborate with HR to ensure effective communication of organizational and executive announcements and employee relations