Senior Director Corporate Communications & Marketing

What you will do:

The Senior Director Corporate Communications is responsible for leading Clarios global corporate communications strategy and execution to strengthen the companys reputation enhance employee engagement support business transformation and position Clarios as the global leader in advanced energy storage solutions. This role serves as a strategic advisor to senior business leaders driving integrated communication strategies across internal communications executive communications external communications media relations digital content crisis communications thought leadership and corporate storytelling.

The Senior Director will lead a global team and partner closely with regional communications leaders HR Marketing Investor Relations Government Affairs Sustainability and business leaders to ensure consistent compelling and aligned messaging that advances Clarios strategic priorities worldwide.

How you will do it:

Develop and execute Clarios global corporate communications strategy ensuring alignment with business priorities growth objectives and enterprise transformation initiatives.
Serve as a strategic communications advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and senior business leaders on messaging organizational change reputation management and stakeholder engagement.
Lead executive communications including speeches town halls leadership messaging presentations thought leadership content and key enterprise announcements.
Drive employee communications and engagement strategies that improve transparency alignment culture and understanding of company priorities.
Own Clarios external communications media relations public relations and reputation management activities across global markets.

Lead enterprise crisis and issues management communications ensuring preparedness rapid response and effective stakeholder communication during critical events.
Oversee corporate digital communications content strategy website governance social media and corporate storytelling to strengthen brand visibility and stakeholder engagement.
Partner with HR Sustainability Investor Relations Government Affairs Marketing and business leaders to ensure consistent messaging across all audiences and channels.
Elevate Clarios thought leadership and brand reputation by promoting innovation sustainability circular economy leadership talent initiatives and technology
advancements.
Lead and develop a high-performing global communications team including talent development succession planning operational excellence and communications governance.

What we look for:

Required:
Bachelors degree in communications Public Relations Journalism Marketing Business or a related field
15 years of progressive communications leadership experience including leadership of global or multi-regional communications organizations.
Proven experience serving as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives driving executive communications strategic messaging and enterprise stakeholder engagement.
Demonstrated success developing and executing integrated communications strategies within complex global industrial manufacturing technology automotive or B2B organizations.
Deep expertise across internal communications change management media relations crisis communications reputation management and digital communications.
Experience leading large-scale business transformations organizational change initiatives and corporate affairs programs including sustainability ESG public policy or investor-related communications.

Preferred:

Masters degree or MBA preferred.

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What you get:

• Medical dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement perks and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off flexible spending short-and long-term disability basic life insurance business travel insurance and Employee Assistance Program

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the worlds most recognizable car battery brands powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford General Motors Toyota Honda and Nissan. With 18000 employees worldwide we develop manufacture and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering recycling and reusing up to 99% of battery materialssetting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios were not just making batteries; were shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate push boundaries and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarioswhere your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership adaptability and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit ingenuity and passionwhere you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience area of expertise and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability diversity and equal opportunity please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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