Job DescriptionThe Communications & Events Manager plays a critical role on the Corporate and Functions Communications Team, partnering closely with senior leaders to deliver compelling, strategic communications and high-impact employee engagement experiences that drive awareness, alignment and action across the enterprise.
Honeywell's Corporate and Functions Communications team is seeking a Manager, CEO Events to join our team in
Charlotte, NC on a
hybrid work schedule. This role reports to the
Vice President of Communications, Corporate and Functions.
The Manager, CEO Events is the executive event producer for the CEO's portfolio - the person responsible for ensuring that every event bearing the CEO's name is executed with precision, intention, and a standard of excellence that reflects the highest levels of Honeywell leadership. From intimate leadership forums to large-scale global town halls, this role owns the end-to-end production experience: the logistics, the environment, the flow, the feel, and every detail in between.
This role works in close partnership with enterprise communications, SBG communications, regional communicators, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless, high-quality event delivery aligned with Honeywell's enterprise strategy. It operates in lockstep with the Senior Manager, CEO Communications, serving as the production backbone behind the CEO's communications portfolio - bringing moments to life through flawless execution while the communications partner drives the content and messaging that fills them.
In addition to the CEO's direct events portfolio, this role serves as a center of excellence for high-stakes leadership convening at Honeywell, actively partnering with the Growth Symposium and GM Meeting teams to manage, improve, and elevate the broader leadership events portfolio.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Drive the end-to-end production of all CEO events, including Global Town Meetings, Manager Meetup, Visit with Vimal, and other CEO-directed internal gatherings - owning logistics, venue, run-of-show, A/V, production vendors, and on-site execution to deliver experiences of the highest caliber.
- Own the CEO's quarterly event calendar, managing all associated project timelines, budgets, workstreams, and stakeholder coordination to ensure efficacy, satisfaction, and on-time delivery across every event in the portfolio.
- Design, collect, and operationalize feedback loops - including post-event surveys and attendee inputs - for all CEO events to strengthen relevance, improve the audience experience, and drive continuous improvement across future sessions.
- Partner with the Growth Symposium and GM Meeting teams to actively manage and continuously improve the events portfolio across those franchises, serving as a trusted advisor and production partner who helps elevate the quality, consistency, and impact of Honeywell's highest-stakes leadership convenings.
- Manage award program logistics and ceremony execution for recognition programs that celebrate employees who embody Honeywell's principles of agility, innovation, and leadership (e.g., CEO's Awards, GTM Awards, and Senior Leadership Awards) - working in partnership with the Senior Manager, CEO Communications, who owns the associated messaging and content.
- Standardize and continuously improve the CEO Events playbook, including production processes, run-of-show templates, event briefing logistics, A/V standards, vendor management protocols, and onboarding resources that ensure consistency, speed, and quality at scale.
- Create and manage turnkey logistics toolkits for site and regional communicators to execute CEO events such as site visits and town halls - providing venue checklists, production guides, run-of-show frameworks, A/V specifications, invitation templates, and reference materials that allow local teams to deliver a consistent, high-quality experience with minimal friction.
- Define and manage a CEO Events service model (SLA), clarifying intake, scope, levels of support, and expectations for regional town halls, employee-facing events, site visits, and recognition ceremonies - ensuring predictable, high-quality delivery and smart prioritization.
- Build and manage vendor and agency relationships, owning contracts, performance standards, and partnerships with production houses, A/V teams, event logistics providers, and other external partners.
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Manager, CEO Communications as a genuine partner - remaining open and available to support communications-adjacent needs that arise across the portfolio, including pre- and post-event communications coordination, service model alignment, and content needs flagging.
- Work independently and with speed to manage error-free, high-profile deliverables that require minimal revision and zero drama at showtime.
QualificationsYOU MUST HAVE- A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of demonstrated successful experience in corporate communications or an agency environment.
- A proven track record of producing high-caliber executive events at scale - from intimate leadership forums to large-scale global gatherings.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex events simultaneously under tight timelines and shifting priorities.
- Significant experience managing production vendors, A/V teams, and event agencies, including contract negotiation and performance accountability.
- Excellent budget management skills, with the discipline to deliver exceptional experiences within defined financial parameters.
- An extraordinary ability to work productively with executives, vendors, clients, and partners at all levels.
- Proficiency in event management tools, communication platforms, and collaboration tools such as SharePoint, and others.
SUCCESS FACTORS- 10+ years of demonstrated successful experience in corporate communications or an agency environment.
- Excellent project management and the ability to simultaneously prioritize and manage multiple events and workstreams without sacrificing quality or composure.
- A relentless obsession with the audience experience - an instinct for how every detail, from room layout to post-event follow-up, lands for the people in the room and beyond.
- Calm, precise, and anticipatory under pressure - this person is the one everyone looks to at showtime, and they never show the seams.
- A forward-leaning mindset - continuously scanning for what's better, what's next, and what would make the next event 10% more impactful than the last.
- Strong vendor and agency management skills, with the ability to hold partners to high standards while maintaining productive, long-term relationships.
- Budget discipline and financial acumen - the ability to deliver world-class experiences without world-class waste.
- Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to brief and present effectively to senior management.
- Strong consulting, partnering, and influencing skills with the ability to build and navigate relationships at all levels of the organization, particularly at the executive level.
- A collaborative, low-ego working style - this person is a behind-the-scenes force who takes deep pride in flawless execution and genuine partnership.
- Prior experience working in a large, complex, international company with a diverse products portfolio is desired.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELLIn addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: June 24, 2026
