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We are looking for the bold - those willing to respectfully share their ideas and listen to others. We seek out the innovators - those who challenge the status quo when their vision requires a new way of thinking. We reach for the collaborators - those who understand that a diverse team is stronger than any one individual. We seek the self-motivated - those who ask questions, and never stop looking at what's next. The GM Europe Communications Team will be pioneers in the EV movement, energized to connect people to what matters and create a movement towards a better, more sustainable future for all. Our passion fuels our focus to be the best! Are you ready?
About this role
GM Europe has been established as a mobility start-up business maximizing GM global investments in areas such as software enabled services, mobility solutions, and other financial services, interlinked with and complementing the electric vehicle business.
As the Senior Director of Communications for GM Europe, you will lead an agile and lean internal and external communications team, supported by a communications agency. The role reports to the Executive Director of Communications, GM International, and the President and Managing Director of GM Europe. The role is part of the leadership team for GM Europe.
In this role, you will lead the development of the Communications Strategy to support the business objectives of GM's start-up business in Europe, working across multiple functions both within GM Europe and GM's global business. You will be responsible for the GM Europe Communications budget, development of team members and alignment of work to business strategy.
You and your team will deliver strategies that focus on the core pillars of the GM global communications function, with a strong emphasis on new content models and digital platforms to inspire advocates for the business, at a consumer, business and policy-maker level. These will be critical to supporting the financial performance and growth of the GM Europe business.
New business launches, media relations, project management and influencer strategy experience is strongly preferred. Experience in leading a Communications function in global matrixed companies is beneficial.
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