General Motors of Canada
Director of Privacy Communications
General Motors of Canada, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job DescriptionWork ArrangementThis role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to GM Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, GM office in Sunnyvale, CA, or GM Public Policy Office in Washington, DC three times per week, at minimum.The Role
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
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. At GM, maintaining the trust of our customers is paramount.
We are seeking a corporate communications expert to run the day-to-day communications around key areas like privacy, cybersecurity, and safety. The ideal candidate has a keen sense of how to develop a proactive media strategy while also handling any crisis that pops up. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help shape an industry-defining strategy around privacy policies and practices, consumer data control, and transparency — increasingly important focus areas in the automotive industry. You’ll work closely with GM’s Chief Trust and Privacy Officer as well as other executives.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)Manage communications and shape key decisions around privacy, cybersecurity, and safety as well as work on other key policy and regulatory issues.
Develop and execute a proactive strategy around privacy, as well as reactively manage high-profile news cycles.
Craft and land our policy narratives with stakeholders — business/tech/DC media, consumers, and influential voices in the space.
Provide strategic counsel to the Chief Trust and Privacy Officer and other executives across GM. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Public Policy, and Legal to anticipate how our products and services may impact GM and customers.
Stay informed about the quickly evolving space, including relevant legislation, in order to help the company see around corners and anticipate risks.
Develop and maintain relationships with privacy advocacy groups to educate and update them regularly on GM’s products and practices.
Speak regularly with reporters, acting as a resource and ensuring they understand GM’s perspective.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)10+ years working in communications and/or policy and regulatory spaces.
Ability to proactively develop and drive a strategic communications plan, while also managing tough news cycles calmly and quickly.
Familiarity with the privacy and cybersecurity space and a good sense of third-party advocacy groups that drive conversations around privacy and cybersecurity.
Ability to develop relationships externally and internally and influence senior executives. Ideally, you have experience navigating a large and complex organization.
Outstanding written and media relations skills. You know that comms is much more than writing media statements. You’re creative and come up with new ways to engage on important issues.
Excellent judgment — you know how to plan ahead to avoid a crisis and when to escalate issues.
You stay calm under pressure, move fast, and want to have fun along the way.
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 New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.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: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.
#LI-SS1About GMOur 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.Why Join UsWe 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.Benefits OverviewThe 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 includes 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.Diversity InformationGeneral 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.We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementsGM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics.
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If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
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. At GM, maintaining the trust of our customers is paramount.
We are seeking a corporate communications expert to run the day-to-day communications around key areas like privacy, cybersecurity, and safety. The ideal candidate has a keen sense of how to develop a proactive media strategy while also handling any crisis that pops up. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help shape an industry-defining strategy around privacy policies and practices, consumer data control, and transparency — increasingly important focus areas in the automotive industry. You’ll work closely with GM’s Chief Trust and Privacy Officer as well as other executives.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)Manage communications and shape key decisions around privacy, cybersecurity, and safety as well as work on other key policy and regulatory issues.
Develop and execute a proactive strategy around privacy, as well as reactively manage high-profile news cycles.
Craft and land our policy narratives with stakeholders — business/tech/DC media, consumers, and influential voices in the space.
Provide strategic counsel to the Chief Trust and Privacy Officer and other executives across GM. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Public Policy, and Legal to anticipate how our products and services may impact GM and customers.
Stay informed about the quickly evolving space, including relevant legislation, in order to help the company see around corners and anticipate risks.
Develop and maintain relationships with privacy advocacy groups to educate and update them regularly on GM’s products and practices.
Speak regularly with reporters, acting as a resource and ensuring they understand GM’s perspective.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)10+ years working in communications and/or policy and regulatory spaces.
Ability to proactively develop and drive a strategic communications plan, while also managing tough news cycles calmly and quickly.
Familiarity with the privacy and cybersecurity space and a good sense of third-party advocacy groups that drive conversations around privacy and cybersecurity.
Ability to develop relationships externally and internally and influence senior executives. Ideally, you have experience navigating a large and complex organization.
Outstanding written and media relations skills. You know that comms is much more than writing media statements. You’re creative and come up with new ways to engage on important issues.
Excellent judgment — you know how to plan ahead to avoid a crisis and when to escalate issues.
You stay calm under pressure, move fast, and want to have fun along the way.
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 New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.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: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.
#LI-SS1About GMOur 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.Why Join UsWe 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.Benefits OverviewThe 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 includes 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.Diversity InformationGeneral 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.We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementsGM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics.
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