[HC] Internal Communications Manager APAC

Position Overview

The Manager of Internal Communications plays a critical role in strengthening employee engagement and enabling strategic business alignment across the Asia-Pacific region for Bosch Home Comfort (BHC). This role supports the APAC Communications Director in planning and executing high-quality internal communication initiatives that foster clarity, transparency, and a unified organizational culture. The ideal candidate brings strong storytelling skills, cross-cultural sensitivity, and experience managing communication channels in a regional or matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a regional point of contact for internal communications across APAC, localize and adapt global messages for APAC audiences and coordinate with country communication and HR partners for consistent execution.
• Support the development and delivery of APAC internal communications strategies aligned with regional and global business priorities.
• Create and maintain compelling content for internal platforms (intranet, newsletters, MS Teams, leader messages, videos, presentations) to enhance engagement.
• Prepare communication materials for APAC leadership and internal stakeholders—presentations, scripts, Q&As, communication toolkits, and etc.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to drive communication plans for major initiatives including drafting leader messages, announcements, and narratives that support change.
• Support employee engagement campaigns, recognition programs, and internal events.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• 1–3 years (Assistant Manager) or 3–7 years (Manager) in internal communications or related fields.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills.
• Experience in multinational or matrixed organizations.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in English and Japanese. Additional Asian language is a plus.
• Experience in change management communications.
• Knowledge of APAC cultures and communication norms.
• Familiarity with intranet and digital workplace platforms.
• Ability to analyze communication KPIs and propose improvements

Leadership Competencies

• Strong written & verbal communication
• Stakeholder management
• Cultural agility
• Strategic thinking
• Collaboration and influence
• Creativity and continuous improvement mindset

About the Company

From August 1 2025, Bosch Home Comfort Group acquired 100% of the Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning joint venture, including the 60% stake owned by Johnson Controls International plc and the 40% stake owned by Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc.

With this transaction, Bosch Home Comfort Group is a trademark licensee of Hitachi, Ltd.