Director of Communications Director of Communications Landis+Gyr In-person · Alp
Seeds Renewables, Alpharetta, GA, United States
At Landis+Gyr, we don’t just manage energy—we lead the transformation toward a smarter and more sustainable energy future.
Role Overview The Director of Communications is responsible for shaping and elevating Landis+Gyr’s corporate narrative both externally and internally during a period of strategic transformation. This leader will build visibility, credibility, and trust through disciplined media engagement, consistent messaging, and strong executive counsel, and will work closely with the CEO, CMO, CFO, and executive leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
Own and evolve Landis+Gyr’s corporate narrative in alignment with the 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 Investor Relations 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.
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.
Qualifications
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.
What Success Looks Like
Clear, consistent market understanding of Landis+Gyr as a leader in intelligent energy—not just metering.
Increased quality and relevance of media coverage in priority outlets.
Strong executive visibility supported by credible, confident messaging.
Proactive, effective management of reputational risk.
Communications that reinforce trust with customers, partners, investors, policymakers, and employees.
Benefits Employees receive medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan featuring a generous company match; three weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) and eleven paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; optional pet insurance; supplemental medical coverage and additional perks to support health, wellness, and enrichment.
Salary Pay is in the range of
$164,801 - $227,317
per year. The position is eligible for a 401(k) match and consideration for an annual bonus. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, skills, level of education, certifications, and other professional licenses.
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Role Overview The Director of Communications is responsible for shaping and elevating Landis+Gyr’s corporate narrative both externally and internally during a period of strategic transformation. This leader will build visibility, credibility, and trust through disciplined media engagement, consistent messaging, and strong executive counsel, and will work closely with the CEO, CMO, CFO, and executive leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
Own and evolve Landis+Gyr’s corporate narrative in alignment with the 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 Investor Relations 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.
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.
Qualifications
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.
What Success Looks Like
Clear, consistent market understanding of Landis+Gyr as a leader in intelligent energy—not just metering.
Increased quality and relevance of media coverage in priority outlets.
Strong executive visibility supported by credible, confident messaging.
Proactive, effective management of reputational risk.
Communications that reinforce trust with customers, partners, investors, policymakers, and employees.
Benefits Employees receive medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan featuring a generous company match; three weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) and eleven paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; optional pet insurance; supplemental medical coverage and additional perks to support health, wellness, and enrichment.
Salary Pay is in the range of
$164,801 - $227,317
per year. The position is eligible for a 401(k) match and consideration for an annual bonus. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, skills, level of education, certifications, and other professional licenses.
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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