Public Relations Manager

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable sustainable and efficient climate solutions for buildings homes and transportation its our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies and through our businesses including TraneandThermo King sustainability is not just how we do businessit is our business. Do you dare to look at the worlds challenges and see impactful possibilities Do you want to contribute to making a better future If the answer is yes we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging whats possible for a sustainable world.

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Where is the work:

Whats in it for you:

At Trane Technologies were advancing innovation in climate solutions and building brands that customers trust. As Public Relations Manager for our brands Trane American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning RunTru and Ameristar you will help shape how our story is told strengthening brand reputation elevating thought leadership and positioning the business as an industry leader.

In this role you will lead and execute public relations strategies in B2B and B2B2C models that support business growth protect and enhance our reputation and increase visibility for our brands leaders and priorities. You will work across communications marketing and business teams to deliver clear compelling and brand-aligned storytelling for external audiences while also supporting key internal communications initiatives when needed.

Reporting to the Communications Leader Residential HVAC this role offers the opportunity to influence high-impact communications across media relations executive visibility thought leadership social media and employee communications.

What you will do:

Lead External Communications Strategy

• Develop and execute public relations strategies including earned and paid that increase brand visibility support business goals and strengthen reputation.
• Create messaging and communications materials that support announcements activations media engagement and strategic initiatives.
• Align public relations plans with broader communications marketing and business priorities.

Drive Media Relations and Thought Leadership

• Build and maintain strong relationships with media and key external stakeholders.
• Identify and advance opportunities to elevate the voice of the business through thought leadership media engagement and strategic storytelling.
• Prepare and support executive spokespeople for interviews speaking engagements and other high-visibility opportunities.
• Manage media inquiries messaging and media training with confidence and sound judgment.
• Develop and edit press releases articles briefing materials backgrounders and speaking content.

Manage Agency and Cross-Functional Partnerships

• Oversee external public relations agencies including planning performance management KPI setting and results evaluation.
• Partner closely with internal communications marketing and business leaders to ensure alignment and maximize impact.
• Serve as a trusted communications partner helping guide strategy and execution across multiple initiatives.

Support Social Media Communications

• Help shape social media strategy in alignment with business and brand priorities.
• Support planning scheduling and publishing across relevant channels.
• Monitor performance metrics and provide insights and recommendations to improve content effectiveness.

Contribute to Internal Communications

• Support internal communications including leadership messages business updates employee announcements and change initiatives.
• Assist with communication planning for campaigns organizational updates events and key milestones.
• Help ensure employees are informed engaged and connected to business priorities.

What you will bring:

• Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism Marketing English or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in public relations communications social media marketing communications or a related field.
• Proven success developing and executing public relations strategies and programs.
• Experience managing agencies budgets and external partners.
• Strong writing editing and proofreading skills across a range of channels and audiences.
• Experience with social media platforms publishing tools and performance reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Interest in learning and applying new tools technologies and communications approaches.
• Strong ability to build partnerships influence stakeholders and work effectively across functions and levels.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate ideas into action and results.
• Strong storyteller with a clear understanding of brand audience and message.
• Excellent organizational analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to manage complexity balance priorities and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with internal communications and change communications.
• Sound decision-making prioritization and delegation skills.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

Compensation Type:

Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority merit geographic location education experience travel requirements and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally benefits may vary depending on the region business alignment union involvement and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6% plus an additional 2% core contribution up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days 9 paid holidays 3 floating holidays sick leave and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin pregnancy age marital status disability status as a protected veteran or any legally protected status.