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Senior Director Corporate Communications & Marketing

Clarios · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a crisis you managed communications for. What did you say in the first hour?

What they are checking: Whether they can act fast and accurately under pressure when reputation is on the line.

Tell me about a business transformation you helped communicate to employees. How did you know people understood it?

What they are checking: Whether they measure internal communication by understanding and behavior, not just reach.

Tell me about a team you built or rebuilt. What did you look for in people?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead and develop a global communications team.

What would you do

How would you position Clarios as a leader in advanced energy storage when most people only know us for car batteries?

What they are checking: Whether they can shape a corporate story that stretches the brand credibly without overpromising.

An executive wants to announce something you think will backfire with employees. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can give candid advice to senior leaders and still keep their trust.

How do you work with Investor Relations and Government Affairs so the company does not send mixed signals?

What they are checking: Whether they coordinate closely with functions whose audiences have legal and financial sensitivity.

How would you handle a negative media story about battery recycling or environmental impact?

What they are checking: Whether they can respond honestly and with facts on sensitive sustainability topics.

About the work

How do you keep messaging consistent across regional communications leaders in different countries?

What they are checking: Whether they can run a global function with alignment while letting regions adapt to local audiences.

How do you build an executive's thought leadership presence so it feels genuine?

What they are checking: Whether they can develop executive voice that has substance rather than empty visibility.

How do you measure the impact of corporate communications on reputation?

What they are checking: Whether they use meaningful measures beyond media mentions to show value.

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The full job description

As published by Clarios.

What you will do: The Senior Director, Corporate Communications is responsible for leading Clarios' global corporate communications strategy and execution to strengthen the company's 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: • Bachelor's 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: Master's degree or MBA preferred. #LI-TD1 #LI-Hybrid 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 2026's 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 world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where 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 passion—where 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 Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com . 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. A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process. To All Recruitment Agencies : Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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