Senior Communications Manager

【Reason for Hiring】
Under its Purpose, “To Make Our Lives Easier,” Renesas is a global semiconductor company committed to creating a sustainable future through technology.
We are in the midst of a major transformation.

Moving beyond our foundation as an embedded solutions provider, we are accelerating our digitalization strategy—including the strategic acquisition of software companies—to make electronics design more accessible to a broader market and unlock greater innovation.

Renesas provides semiconductor solutions for four key growth areas: automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT. Today, approximately 80% of our revenue comes from overseas, and we have more than 20,000 employees across 25+ countries—with about 60% based outside Japan.
As a truly global company, our business, culture, and organization are continuously evolving.
At the heart of this transformation lies a critical question:

How do we communicate our story—internally and externally?

That is the mission of Corporate Communications.
We are currently seeking a future Head of Corporate Communications to strengthen this function and lead it globally. In this high-impact role, you will work closely with the CEO and executive leadership to design and execute communication strategies that align seamlessly with our business direction.

You will also serve as the dedicated communications partner to the CEO, supporting the development of high-stakes internal and external communications.
We welcome candidates with exceptional communication skills in both Japanese and English, and a vision to become the next leader of Corporate Communications at Renesas.

【Role Responsibilities】

• Develop and execute internal and external CEO and executive communications (including PR releases, press conferences, speeches, internal All Hands meetings and Roundtables, social media, etc.)
• Create content for the above activities (messages, presentations, etc.)
• Develop and implement communication strategies to promote the company's key initiatives and strategies
• Create content for the above activities (messages, presentations, etc.)
• Plan and execute various initiatives and events to enhance employee engagement
• Crisis communication management
• Support CEO's internal and external communications by developing plans and materials related to their communications (including speeches, presentations, etc.)

【What Makes This Role Unique】

• A direct line to the CEO, shaping and communicating the company’s strategic voice
• A global stage with 20,000+ employees across diverse cultures and markets
• The opportunity—and responsibility—to define how Renesas is perceived during a pivotal period of change

【MUST】

• Ability to draft content and messaging for a range of communications channels
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with the CEO (thinking from an upstream perspective)
• Native level verbal and written skills in English and Japanese
• Adept at managing high-stakes corporate communications
• Ability to plan and drive PJs with cross-functional teams
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit and be passionate, creative and eager to learn
• Ability to deliver in high pressure situations and with short deadlines
• Strong judgement and the ability to respond quickly, yet thoughtfully, to urget matters
• Ability to work flexibly with people in different time zones
• Strong partnership capabilities with cross-functional teams

【WANT】

• Experience in semiconductor hardware & software PR, Marketing, Corporate Strategies, Finance/Investor Relations
• Experience in employee communications
• An enthusiastic, can-do attitude, a problem solver, able to work autonomously, natural leadership characteristics, high energy and sense of urgency while being patient when setbacks occur
• Outgoing, positive person that collaborates well and can handle a complete communications program, from strategic to tactical 
• Ability to work in a global, multicultural environment with the ability to influence without formal authority

Recruiter: Nichika Higa (linkedin.com/in/nichika-higa-30aa45240)

ルネサスは、「To Make Our Lives Easier 」（人々の暮らしを楽“ラク”にする）というPurposeの下、組み込み半導体ソリューションを提供します。高品質とシステムレベルノウハウを兼ね備えた組み込み半導体のリーダーとして、自動車、産業、インフラ・IoT分野向けに、ハイパフォーマンスコンピューティング、組み込みプロセッシング、アナログ＆コネクティビティ、そしてパワーを含めた幅広い製品ポートフォリオを軸とした、スケーラブルで包括的なソリューションを提供しています。
 

ルネサスは、30か国以上で21,000 人を超える多様性あふれる従業員と共に、限界に挑戦しながら、デジタライゼーションを通じてユーザエクスペリエンスを充実化させ、新たなイノベーションの時代を切り開いていきます。そして世界中の人々やコミュニティの未来のために、持続可能で省エネ効果の高いソリューションの開発に全力で取り組み、「To Make Our Lives Easier」を実現します。    
 

ルネサスで実現できること
 

• キャリアをスタート、そしてキャリアアップ：4つのプロダクトグループをはじめ、さまざまな部門において技術職として、また幅広いビジネスの経験を積むことができます。ハードウェア、ソフトウェアの専門知識を深めたり、新しいことにチャレンジしたりする機会があります。 
   
• やりがいとインパクトのある仕事をする： 革新的な製品とソリューションの開発に関わることにより、世界中のお客様のニーズに応えると同時に、人々の生活をより便利で安全かつ安心なものにすることに貢献できます。
   
• 「ウェルビーイング」に焦点を置いた環境で最大限に能力を発揮する：ルネサスでは、リモートワーク制度などによる柔軟な勤務体制づくり、また従業員リソースグループの積極的な活動をサポートするなど、インクルーシブな職場環境構築を目指しています。従業員を第一に考えたカルチャーとグローバルなサポート体制が、入社後すぐに活躍できる環境を提供します。 

自分の力で成功を掴み、キャリアを築く準備はできていますか？ 

ルネサスで一緒に未来を形づくっていきましょう。