Communications Manager Level 1

faurecia S.A.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Faurecia S.A. seeks a Regional Communication Manager to lead internal and external communications, public affairs and brand messaging across the region. You will align regional priorities with corporate positioning to strengthen reputation, employee engagement and stakeholder relationships.

You will develop external and internal plans, adapt messaging to local markets, manage media relations, and coordinate crisis communications while supporting leadership communications and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications or related field.
• Proven experience in corporate and external communications, ideally in international/matrix environments.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills; ability to explain complex topics.
• Fluent in English; other regional languages a plus.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders and manage high-visibility topics.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement regional external communication plans to strengthen brand awareness and reputation.
• Adapt global messaging to local market contexts while aligning with corporate positioning.
• Manage regional channels, social media and content to boost engagement and employer attractiveness.
• Coordinate media relations and prepare external materials such as press releases and speeches.
• Support business announcements, events, customer communications and thought-leadership opportunities.
• Monitor media coverage and reputational risks to identify opportunities.
• Develop internal communications plans aligned with regional priorities and culture.
• Ensure clear communication to employees across countries and functions.
• Support leadership communications for town halls and events.
• Promote employee engagement and understanding of brand, strategy and culture.
• Adapt corporate materials to regional needs while preserving brand consistency.
• Coordinate communications during change, transformation, or crisis situations.
• Monitor political, regulatory, and public-policy developments affecting the business.

Skills

Writing & storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Crisis communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Communications

Job description

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Regional Communication Manager leads internal and external communications, public affairs, and brand messaging across the region. The role ensures consistent, impactful communication aligned with regional priorities and corporate positioning, while strengthening reputation, employee engagement, and stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities – External Communications

• Define and implement the regional external communication plan to strengthen brand awareness, visibility, and reputation.
• Adapt global messaging to local market contexts while ensuring consistency with corporate positioning and brand guidelines.
• Manage regional communication channels, social media, and content to increase engagement and employer attractiveness.
• Coordinate media relations with corporate communications and prepare external materials such as press releases, statements, articles, and speeches.
• Support business announcements, events, customer communications, and thought‑leadership opportunities.
• Monitor media coverage, brand perception, and reputational risks to identify communication opportunities.

Key Responsibilities – Internal Communications

• Develop internal communication plans aligned with regional priorities, brand ambition, and company culture.
• Ensure clear, consistent communication to employees across countries and functions.
• Support leadership communications for town halls, leadership events, and employee events.
• Promote employee engagement and understanding of the brand, strategy, and culture.
• Adapt corporate communication materials to regional and local needs while preserving brand consistency.
• Coordinate communication during change, transformation, or crisis situations.

Key Responsibilities – Public Affairs

• Monitor political, regulatory, and public‑policy developments affecting the business or brand reputation.
• Support regional public affairs activities aligned with reputation and brand objectives.
• Prepare briefing materials, position papers, and stakeholder messages for advocacy and public positioning.
• Coordinate with internal experts and leadership on sensitive public affairs topics.
• Build relationships with relevant institutional, governmental, and industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities – Strategic Support & Coordination

• Act as a communication partner to regional leadership on brand, reputation, and stakeholder engagement topics.
• Align closely with corporate communications, public affairs, and business teams to ensure coherent messaging.
• Provide counsel on sensitive, strategic, or high‑visibility topics.
• Manage regional communication projects and brand‑related initiatives, ensuring timely and consistent execution.
• Support crisis‑communication preparedness and response when needed.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, Political Science, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience & Profile

• Proven experience in communications, ideally in an international or matrix environment.
• Strong background in brand building, corporate communications, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in internal and external communications; public affairs experience is a strong plus.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders and manage high‑visibility topics in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent in English; other regional languages are a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking.
• Strong business acumen.
• Brand and reputation management.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Influence and diplomacy.
• Agility and responsiveness.
• Collaboration across functions and cultures.

What we can do for you

• Engaging and dynamic environment focused on sustainable mobility technologies.
• Opportunities for career development within a global supplier with 157,000+ employees across 40+ countries.
• Learning environment offering more than 22 hours of online and in‑person training through Forvia University.
• Multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration.
• Commitment to CO2 Net Zero, certified with the SBTI Net‑Zero Standard, with a focus on sustainability and circular economy.