Manager, Strategic Communications & Business Planning

Overview This is a senior strategic communications role with direct accountability for helping lead the business of the function. The Manager, Strategic Communications & Business Planning will serve as a trusted partner to the Vice President, Brand & Product Communications, operating across strategic planning, executive support, narrative development, organizational alignment and decision support. It is a high‑judgment communications and strategy position that requires the ability to move seamlessly between shaping work, sharpening thinking and driving the operating rhythm behind it. The right person will ensure that the organization stays focused on the right priorities, that major work is grounded in strategic insight, and that the output of the function consistently meets a high standard of clarity, rigor and business relevance. Key Responsibilities Strategic Communications Planning: Lead the development of high‑impact strategic communications plans in support of the Vice President and the broader Brand & Product Communications function. Translate business priorities, organizational shifts, product plans, brand moments and leadership objectives into clear narratives, communications strategies and decision‑ready materials. Drive the creation of executive‑level presentations, talking points, briefing documents, strategic memos, organizational updates and internal narratives. Partner with communications leaders across the function to sharpen the strategic quality of their work, push for stronger thinking, structure and recommendations, and help teams move from activity‑driven updates to insight‑led communications. Business Planning & Chief of Staff Support: Act as a strategic partner to the Vice President on planning, prioritization and execution across the function. Identify what requires attention, where decisions are needed, what is off track and where tighter alignment is required. Support the operating rhythm of the organization, including leadership meetings, planning cycles, priority setting, follow‑up and accountability. Turn broad direction into clear actions, owners and timelines, surface issues early, pressure‑test assumptions and keep work moving. Cross‑Functional Leadership and Influence: Work fluidly across communications, marketing, product, brand, experiences, operations, HR, finance and executive stakeholders. Build credibility quickly, synthesize diverse inputs and create alignment across groups with different priorities. Serve as a connective tissue role, influencing without formal authority, driving judgment, discretion and confidence in high‑stakes, high‑visibility situations. Insight, Judgment and Quality Control: Bring strong strategic instincts to ambiguous and fast‑moving work. Distill complexity into clear choices and practical recommendations. Recognize weak logic, vague positioning and under‑developed narratives and improve them quickly. Ensure communications and business planning work is supported by sound analysis, relevant context and clear implications. Help leaders raise the standard on writing, structure, preparation and executive readiness. Required Experience 12+ years across strategic communications, executive communications, business planning, chief of staff work, corporate strategy, brand strategy or related fields. Meaningful experience supporting a senior leader with judgment, discretion, prioritization and strong cross‑functional influence. Track record developing high‑quality strategic materials for senior executives, including presentations, narratives, briefing documents, talking points, recommendations and organizational communications. Demonstrated success working across a complex matrixed organization and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions. Proven ability to move between strategy and execution, shaping narratives, pressure‑testing substance and driving follow‑through. Functional Capabilities Exceptional writer and editor capable of making complex material clear, concise and persuasive. Strong strategic thinker who identifies signal in noise, clarifies central issues and frames actionable recommendations. Excellent business judgment and organizational instincts; capacity to understand the broader context beyond communications. High level of executive presence, maturity and discretion; comfortable operating in sensitive situations and handling confidential information. Strong operating discipline; able to manage multiple workstreams, maintain momentum across priorities and structure ambiguity. Capability to challenge constructively, give direct feedback and elevate quality of work across a team. Preferred Background Experience in automotive, mobility, consumer brand, corporate affairs, public affairs, marketing communications or other fast‑paced, high‑visibility environments. Experience combining strategic communications with business planning, chief of staff responsibilities or senior executive support. Experience working in a highly matrixed global organization with multiple brands, senior stakeholders and competing priorities. Success Indicators Within the first year, becomes a trusted extension of the Vice President and a force multiplier for the function. Strategic documents, presentations and executive materials visibly stronger; sharper, more insight‑led and decision‑useful. Leadership meetings and planning rhythms more disciplined; priorities clearer, follow‑up tighter, risks and issues surfacing earlier. Cross‑functional teams recognize this role as a credible strategic partner who improves thinking, not just output. Compensation Salary range: $140,100 - $186,700. Bonus potential is based on company performance, job level and individual performance. Benefits GM offers health, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. The role is remote with occasional onsite reporting as required. Equal Employment Opportunity General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr