Director, Global External Communications

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.  

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage

• Employer HSA contribution

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Short & Long-Term Disability

• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance

• 401K with generous Company match & contribution

• Accrued Paid Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• 8 hours paid volunteer time per year

• Robust employee wellness program

• Tuition assistance program & Dependent scholarship program

• On-site blood drives

• Voluntary employee groups open to all who wish to participate, including: Global Women’s Network, Emerging Professionals ERG, Multicultural ERG, Veterans ERG, Toastmasters Club, and more.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

As the Director, External Communications at Allison Transmission, you will have a unique opportunity to lead global external marketing and communications initiatives. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team and third-party agencies, ensuring that Allison’s brand and message are consistently communicated with excellence, and continuing to strengthen Allison’s industry leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead media relations strategies for Allison, ensuring flawless execution and impactful visibility.

• Own the content, management, and maintenance of our corporate website, delivering a seamless and engaging user experience.

• Manage and enforce adherance to corporate brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all external communications globally.

• Collaborate with external media and branding partners to successfully implement our communication strategies.

• Own and manage Allison’s global corporate press release process

• Develop social media strategies and policies to enhance our digital presence

• Manage and develop processes for all digital assets, maintaining a comprehensive and organized digital asset library.

• Work cross-functionally with business leaders to develop key branding and public relations messages that resonate with our target audiences.

• Develop and oversee processes to effectively communicate with all external collaborators, including investors, media, , customers, distributors, and more.

• Develop processes and talent resources for strategic level presentations, up to and including Board of Directors and external executives, ensuring clarity and consistency.

• Develop and implement a departmental supporting both organizational and departmental objectives.

• Lead business process improvement initiatives to optimize processes, driving continuous improvement.

• Coordinate the development and compliance of all external-facing remarks by Allison representatives at external functions and engagements.

• Govern the digital assets library for Allison Transmission’s brand, products, and associated wordmarks and trademarks, ensuring accurate use and compliance.

• Lead enterprise wide Crisis Communications Council.

• Hire, lead, and manage a dynamic team, encouraging an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

• Monitor, evaluate, and provide regular feedback on employee growth, offering mentoring for development and success.

• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives to maintain a positive and motivated workforce.

This role is an outstanding opportunity to lead and in