Director Global External Communications
Director Global External Communications
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
JOIN THE TEAM THATS POWERING PROGRESS
Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
What powers us Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today were driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.
Learn more about this role and how you can begindriving your career forward!
Job Title:
Director Global External CommunicationsPay Grade:
M5Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
As the Director External Communications at Allison Transmission you will have a unique opportunity to lead global external marketing and communications initiatives. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team and thirdparty agencies ensuring that Allisons brand and message are consistently communicated with excellence and continuing to strengthen Allisons industry leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Lead media relations strategies for Allison ensuring flawless and impactful visibility.
Own the content management and maintenance of our corporate website delivering a seamless and engaging user experience.
Manage and enforce adherance to corporate brand guidelines ensuring consistency across all external communications globally.
Collaborate with external media and branding partners to successfully implement our communication strategies.
Own and manage Allisons global corporate press release process
Develop social media strategies and policies to enhance our digital presence
Manage and develop processes for all digital assets maintaining a comprehensive and organized digital asset library.
Work crossfunctionally with business leaders to develop key branding and public relations messages that resonate with our target audiences.
Develop and oversee processes to effectively communicate with all external collaborators including investors media customers distributors and more.
Develop processes and talent resources for strategic level presentations up to and including Board of Directors and external executives ensuring clarity and consistency.
Develop and implement a departmental supporting both organizational and departmental objectives.
Lead business process improvement initiatives to optimize processes driving continuous improvement.
Coordinate the development and compliance of all externalfacing remarks by Allison representatives at external functions and engagements.
Govern the digital assets library for Allison Transmissions brand products and associated wordmarks and trademarks ensuring accurate use and compliance.
Lead enterprise wide Crisis Communications Council.
Hire lead and manage a dynamic team encouraging an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Monitor evaluate and provide regular feedback on employee growth offering mentoring for development and success.
Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives to maintain a positive and motivated workforce.
This role is an outstanding opportunity to lead and innovate within a proven and ambitious company. Join us and make a significant impact on our global communication strategies and brand positioning!
Competencies and Behaviors:
Excellent oral written and presentation communication skills.
Proven ability to generate clear and concise presentations for an executive audience.
Independent and strategic problem solver capable of addressing the immediate question or challenge while recognizing the broader strategic implications.
High level of emotional intelligence and situational awareness
Outstanding attention to detail.
Strong leadership skills to provide direction and support the development of a team of motivated and capable professionals.
Influencing skills to facilitate crossfunctional consensus building for central initiatives and projects.
Advanced computer and application skills including Microsoft Office suite Salesforce CRM platform Asana BusinessWire/Cision Bynder/Webdam Falcon Sharpspring Sociuu and data and survey tools such as Qualtrics and ThinkCell.
Qualifications Required
Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism or Marketing
Passport enabling global travel or ability to procure a passport within three months of commencement in role.
Preferred
MBA
IABCs Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) IABCs Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) and PRSAs Certified Public Relations Counselor (CPRC) certification(s)
Experience Required
10 years of experience with at least three years in a communications and public relations leadership role
10 years of prior experience leading a team of direct reports
Preferred
B2B marketing
Knowledge of commercial vehicle industry
Experience managing and developing personnel
Experience developing and managing a budget
Global experience or a global perspective
Additional language skills beyond English
Travel Requirement
Domestic and global travel will occasionally be required for this role
Travel demands are estimated at 1015
Primary Location:
Indianapolis INAdditional Locations:
Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age race color sex religion creed national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity/expression or veteran status.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information please contact us at .
Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
