Corporate Internal Communications Manager - Yokohama

Join a leading global industrial technology company as a Corporate Internal Communications Manager, driving employee communications across Japan and ASEAN. You will develop communication strategies that connect employees with business priorities, corporate values, and senior leadership while strengthening engagement across a diverse international organization. Working closely with regional executives, HR, and APAC communications teams, this role offers significant exposure to leadership and the opportunity to shape internal communications within the automotive and industrial technology sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead internal communications initiatives across Japan and ASEAN to strengthen employee engagement and alignment with business goals.
• Develop and execute communication plans and programs aligned with regional and corporate business priorities.
• Create executive communications, including leadership messages, talking points, town hall content, presentations, meeting materials, and leadership profiles.
• Partner with senior regional leadership, HR, communications teams, and other functions to deliver consistent and effective employee communications.
• Translate complex business, product, and technical information into clear and engaging content for diverse internal audiences.
• Communicate corporate strategy, organizational updates, company culture, and values consistently across relevant channels.
• Strengthen connections between employees and leadership through timely, relevant, and engaging communications.
• Manage multiple communications projects and priorities in a fast-paced, multinational business environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, marketing, public relations, or a related communications function.
• Proven experience developing and executing communication programs and campaigns.
• Experience supporting executive communications, including leadership messaging, presentations, talking points, and town halls.
• Experience communicating complex business, product, or technical topics to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating cross-functionally with senior leadership, HR, regional teams, and other stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant educational background.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage employees and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, energetic, and collaborative approach with a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable operating under pressure in a fast-changing international environment.
• Mature, credible, patient, and results-oriented approach with a strong work ethic.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Fluent.
• English: Fluent.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in internal communications, employee engagement, corporate communications, or public relations within a multinational organization.
• Experience supporting regional communications across Japan, ASEAN, or APAC.
• Strong background in executive communications, particularly leadership messaging, town halls, and presentation development.
• Experience working within the automotive, industrial technology, manufacturing, or technical sectors.
• Experience partnering directly with senior executives and cross-functional regional stakeholders.

About the Company

Our client is a leading global industrial technology company specializing in connectivity and sensor solutions across automotive, industrial, energy, communications, aerospace, and other advanced technology sectors. Its portfolio includes connectors, sensors, terminals, relays, and high-speed data technologies supporting applications such as electric vehicles, automated factories, data centers, and next-generation transportation. The organization combines an established global presence with continued investment in technologies shaping the future of mobility and industry.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Build your career with a well-established global technology company with a strong presence across automotive and industrial markets.
• Take ownership of high-impact internal communications covering Japan and ASEAN.
• Gain direct exposure to the Automotive Business Unit General Manager, APAC communications leaders, HR, and other senior stakeholders.
• Work within an international and collaborative culture that values employee engagement and cross-functional teamwork.
• Benefit from flexible working hours and a core-time system, along with minimal overtime.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including bonuses, retirement support, transportation allowance, meal allowance, accommodation support, and social insurance.
• Benefit from extensive leave programs and approximately 129-131 annual holidays, depending on the calendar.
• Enjoy a casual dress environment and the stability of an established global organization.

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