Job Abstract

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, Michigan or Mountain View, CA, three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

The Communications team at General Motors focuses on impact and driving transformation through storytelling. It is home to the company’s Employee Engagement, Vehicle Brand, Corporate, Tech & Innovation, and International Communications teams. We are broad thinkers, team first, and subject matter experts in our field. We have a relentless focus on our mission and our customers. We collaborate across the business, lead with insights, and always ask how we can use communications to add value to the enterprise.
We are searching for an Internal & Executive Communications Manager to support communications strategies and execution for enterprise-wide communications in conjunction with key C-suite executives. This person will have a deep understanding of the internal and external comms landscapes and be able to drive change management and 360-degree comms campaigns that span both. They’ll be a strong stakeholder manager and consultant, able to give strategic counsel to our most senior leaders to elevate their brands, while being results-led and ensuring we deliver maximum impact for the business. This leader will additionally support comms strategy and operations across the business, ensuring processes and tools are launched effectively and run smoothly. This position is a unique opportunity for hands-on experience working with GM’s top leadership and driving impact across the comms team, demonstrating the value comms can bring across the organization.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Develop and execute comprehensive internal communications strategies aligned with GM’s goals and objectives.

• Partner closely with communications leaders and executives to understand their priorities and craft impactful messages that resonate with target audiences.

• Ensure organizational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders.

• Develop change management plans to increase employee engagement.

• Act as a trusted advisor to executives on communications matters

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

• Draft speeches, presentations, taking points, social posts, and other written materials for executive use.

• Partner with external communications leads to create internal storytelling opportunities Contribute to the production of high-quality content for internal and external comms channels, including social media and company website.

• Support Communication Strategy & Operations, including the development, launch and maintenance of new programs and tools that support the entire Communications team.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 10+ years professional experience in internal and/or external communications.

• Incredible written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working with senior executives.

• Excellent project management skills

• Tenured experience with large, complex organizational change management and the development and execution of communications strategy with proven results

• Ability to see the bigger picture of what needs to be done, remain unflappable under pressure, and stay nimble if change is needed.

• Desire to inspire and align teams through highly engaging communications and educational programs.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

A company vehicle will be provided for this role with successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report review.

COMPENSATION: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.

• The salary range for this role is $127,900 to $200,100.  The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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