Global Chief Communications & Brand Strategy Leader

Clarios; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a Senior Director, Corporate Communications to lead its global communications strategy and execution, advising the CEO and executive team. The role drives internal and external communications, media relations, digital storytelling, and enterprise messaging across regions.

You will build and guide a high‑performing team, collaborate with HR, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, and marketing, and elevate thought leadership while supporting business transformation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, journalism, marketing, business, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive communications leadership experience.
• Proven experience advising C-suite executives, driving executive communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading integrated communications strategies in 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 transformations including ESG or investor communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Clarios’ global corporate communications strategy aligned with priorities.
• Advise the Executive Leadership Team on messaging and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead executive communications: speeches, town halls, leadership messaging, and announcements.
• Drive employee communications and engagement to improve transparency and culture.
• Own external communications, media relations, and reputation management globally.
• Lead enterprise crisis and issues management communications.
• Oversee corporate digital communications, content strategy, website governance, social media.
• Partner with HR, Sustainability, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, Marketing, and business leaders for consistent messaging.
• Elevate thought leadership and brand reputation, highlighting innovation and sustainability.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global communications team.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic communications

C-suite advisory

Media relations

Internal communications

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, journalism, marketing, business, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Job description

Clarios is seeking a Senior Director, Corporate Communications to lead its global communications strategy and execution, advising the CEO and executive team. The role drives internal and external communications, media relations, digital storytelling, and enterprise messaging across regions.

You will build and guide a high‑performing team, collaborate with HR, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, and marketing, and elevate thought leadership while supporting business transformation and