Senior Director of Communications Workplace and Strategic Initiatives

$184,300 - $282,400/Yr

General Motors - Mountain View, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Mountain View, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Director of Communications is a pivotal role focused on leading workplace change management, company-wide initiatives, HR communications, and inclusion strategies at General Motors. This position is essential for supporting employees through transformative changes by fostering an inclusive culture and ensuring clear, cohesive, and impactful communications that align with GM's strategic priorities. The ideal candidate will collaborate across functions to create and implement effective communication strategies that address employee concerns and drive engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications around organizational change, guiding employees through transformation with consistent and transparent messaging.
• Work closely with leadership to align communications with corporate strategy, articulating goals, values, and performance metrics.
• Develop and oversee communications on HR-related matters, ensuring diverse perspectives are included in the strategy.
• Develop 360 executive communications plans that resonate with leadership and employees, engaging internal stakeholders through relevant messaging.
• Manage communication during crises or uncertainty, developing strategies to support employees and uphold company reputation.
• Create content and campaigns that highlight the company's mission, employee stories, and strategic initiatives related to culture and workplace environment.
• Lead a team of communications professionals, mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, including expertise in change management, internal communications, and HR communications.
• Demonstrated success in leading change management and communication strategies during periods of transformation, ideally within large or complex organizations.
• Strong storytelling, writing and editing abilities, with a knack for creating engaging and clear messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple, high-impact initiatives simultaneously.
• Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills, with experience working alongside senior leaders and cross-functional partners.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan with company and matching contributions
• Sickness and accident benefits
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employee assistance program
• GM vehicle discounts