Schneider Electric · 6 hours ago
Director, Global Public Affairs & Crisis Communications
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expSchneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation, and they are seeking a Director for Global Public Affairs & Crisis Communications. This role will lead high-stakes communications and stakeholder engagement, focusing on crisis response, issues management, and public affairs strategies to protect the company's reputation and engage with key stakeholders.
ElectronicsEnergyEnergy ManagementInformation TechnologyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Own the global crisis communications strategy, readiness model, and escalation framework across geographies and business units
Serve as a core member of the crisis management team, providing expert counsel and cross-functional orchestration during critical incidents
Design and deliver executive simulations, table-top exercises, and training to strengthen decision-making under pressure
Lead or support media relations in crises (statements, media inquiries, briefings, press conferences), ensuring accuracy, speed, empathy, and legal alignment
Proactively identify emerging risks, conduct issue/risk assessments, and develop mitigation plans
Conduct post-incident reviews and drive continuous improvement of playbooks, roles, and processes
Develop and execute public affairs strategies that engage policymakers, regulators, NGOs, trade associations, and community leaders on priority issues (e.g., energy transition, sustainability, digital infrastructure, industrial competitiveness, workforce)
Partner with Government Affairs teams globally to shape policy narratives, advocacy materials, executive positioning, and influence pathways; ensure consistency across markets
Build stakeholder maps and coalitions; lead issue-based campaigns and thought leadership to advance Schneider Electric’s agenda and credibility
Coordinate proactive outreach during moments of heightened legislative or regulatory scrutiny
Strengthen relationships with third-party validators, academic institutions, and industry bodies to amplify impact
Support community and stakeholder engagement, fostering relationships with local organizations and leaders to enhance reputation and social impact
Support engagements with international NGOs and intergovernmental organizations, ensuring strategic participation, messaging discipline, and measurable outcomes
Elevate executive visibility and representation at global policy forums and multilateral platforms
Monitor reputational drivers across media, policy, and stakeholder channels; surface emerging issues early with scenario-based recommendations
Embed disciplined narrative development, stakeholder mapping, and risk guidance into major announcements and enterprise priorities
Advise senior leaders on message strategy, engagement choices, and risk trade-offs in complex or sensitive situations
Provide clear direction, prioritization, and development for direct reports
Ensure strong coordination between crisis response and public affairs workstreams; elevate the function from reactive support to proactive risk leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Affairs/Policy, Journalism, Political Science, or related field
12–15+ years of progressive experience in public affairs and corporate communications, with deep exposure to crisis communications and issues management in global/multinational contexts
Proven success leading complex, multi-market crisis responses and public affairs campaigns in partnership with Legal, Government Affairs, HR, Security, Sustainability
Demonstrated experience engaging policymakers, regulators, NGOs, and trade associations, strong understanding of public policy and stakeholder ecosystems in the U.S., U.K., and EU
Excellence in message development, executive counsel, media relations, and spokesperson preparation
Strong analytical skills and high judgment; adept at synthesizing complex information into clear, actionable guidance
Outstanding writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills; resilient under pressure and comfortable navigating ambiguity
Familiarity with crisis communication platforms, media monitoring tools, and analytics solutions
Preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
Holiday Buy & Sell programme
Pension Scheme
Employee Share Ownership Programme
Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options
Gym Flex
Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally)
Shopping & Dining Discounts
Learning Portal and much more.
Company
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric specializes in the digital transformation of energy management and automation.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.08BKey Investors
California State Water Resources Control BoardIdinvest Partners
2025-08-26Post Ipo Debt· $4.08B
2018-04-05Grant· $1.6M
2004-12-03Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Deepak Sharma
President - Greater India zone, MD & CEO - Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd
Jai Sharma
CFO Greater India Zone
Recent News
2026-01-25
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