Global PR Manager IA

Do you have a passion for shaping reputation, building influence, and driving credible market positioning through strategic communications? As Public Relations Manager, you will play a pivotal role within the Global Industrial Automation Communications team, leading media engagement programmes that strengthen Schneider Electric's brand, reputation and thought leadership across key markets.

Working closely with business leaders, subject matter experts and communications colleagues, you will develop and execute integrated press relations programmes that support commercial priorities, accelerate awareness of our innovations, and elevate our share of voice in competitive markets.

This role is ideal for an ambitious communications professional who combines strong media relations expertise with a hands-on approach to execution. You will be equally comfortable developing communications strategies, advising stakeholders, creating compelling content, managing agency partners and securing impactful media coverage. You will have the opportunity to broaden their strategic communications expertise and grow into a more senior communications leadership role within a global organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications & Media Relations

• Develop and execute global press relations strategies aligned with business, brand and communications objectives.

• Translate complex business priorities, technology innovations and customer success stories into compelling media narratives.

• Provide communications counsel to stakeholders on media opportunities, messaging and external positioning.

• Identify emerging trends, market developments and news opportunities that support proactive storytelling and reputation building.

• Support thought leadership positioning for Schneider Electric and its Industrial Automation leaders across key markets.

Media Engagement & Execution

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key business, technology and industry trade journalists across priority regions.

• Personally drive proactive media outreach programmes to secure high-quality earned media coverage, executive profiling opportunities and thought leadership placements.

• Write and develop press releases, media alerts, pitches, bylined articles, customer stories, briefing documents and media toolkits.

• Lead media engagement activities around major announcements, events, product launches, customer success stories and corporate milestones.

• Manage media interviews, spokesperson briefings and speaking opportunities to ensure effective and consistent delivery of key messages.

• Organise and support media events, roundtables, briefings and press conferences.

• Work closely with agency partners to maximise campaign impact while retaining ownership of key programmes and deliverables.

Content & Campaign Development

• Partner with marketing, content, executive comms, social media and regional communications teams to amplify stories and maximise audience reach.

• Support the development and promotion of thought leadership content including research, whitepapers, industry insights, trend reports and executive perspectives.

• Identify opportunities to elevate customer success stories and innovation narratives through media engagement.

Agency & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with external PR consultants, ensuring clear objectives, strong performance and alignment with business priorities.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts, product leaders, executives and communications colleagues to identify stories and develop communications opportunities.

• Build trusted relationships across the wider organisation and influence stakeholders to support PR objectives.

• Support leadership communications activities by providing media insights, recommendations and preparation as required.

Measurement & Optimisation

• Monitor and evaluate media performance, share of voice, message penetration, sentiment and coverage quality against agreed KPIs.

• Produce insightful reporting that demonstrates communications impact and contributes to business objectives.

• Leverage data and insights to continuously optimise communications programmes and media engagement strategies.

• Stay informed on evolving media landscapes, industry trends and competitor activity.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.

• 8+ years' experience in public relations, corporate communications or agency account management.

• Experience developing and executing successful B2B media relations programmes.

• Strong media relations skills with experience securing coverage across business, technology and trade publications.

• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling capabilities.

• Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Confidence engaging with and advising senior leaders and subject matter experts.

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how communications supports business objectives.

• Experience working with external agencies and managing programme delivery.

• A proactive, curious and growth-oriented mindset, with the ambition to develop broader strategic communications expertise.

• Experience in technology, industrial automation, manufacturing, sustainability or digital transformation sectors is advantageous.

What Success Looks Like

• Builds Schneider Electric's Industrial Automation visibility and reputation across priority media outlets.

• Increases share of voice and quality media coverage in key markets.

• Establishes trusted relationships with journalists and internal stakeholders.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this UK based position, the expected pay range is GBP 65,600 - GBP 98,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United Kingdom. Our pay ranges are determined by the local market.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

• €40 billion global revenue

• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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