Job Title:

Manager- Communications

Location:

Gurgaon, India

JOB PURPOSE

            Summaries in one statement why this job exists; and how it contributes to the overall mission/objective of the organization.

The role in Communications department will work to drive integrated communications across product, corporate, executive, and internal functions to enhance brand reputation and support business objectives. The role demands an experienced automotive communications professional with strong writing skills, media relations expertise, executive presence, and cross-functional collaboration ability.

2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

List the expected end results that must be achieved in order to fulfil your job purpose and the activities that help in achieving these results.

• Product Communications – Communication planning and execution for vehicle launches, product updates, technology stories and brand campaigns.
• Corporate Communications – Corporate storytelling, reputation management, thought leadership and strategic media engagement.
• Executive Communications – Develop leadership messaging, speeches, talking points, presentations, interviews and executive visibility programs.
• Internal Communications – Support employee engagement initiatives, leadership communication and organizational announcements.
• Media Relations – Build and maintain strong relationships with automotive, business and mainstream media.
• Agency Management – Manage communication agencies and ensure strategic, proactive and high-quality delivery.
• Issues & Crisis Communications – Support preparedness, stakeholder management and rapid response requirements.
• Industry Intelligence – Track automotive trends, competitor activity and emerging issues to provide actionable communication recommendations.
• Cross-functional Alignment – Partner with Sales, Marketing, After Sales, Product Planning, HR, Legal, Manufacturing and Leadership teams.

3. MAJOR CHALLENGES

Describe the major challenges you face in carrying out your job, and what you do in order to overcome them.

• Working on short lead times
• Working with Head of Communications and cross-department heads/teams
• Working with MD and President’s schedules
• Working within the assigned budgets

4. KEY INTERACTIONS

Who (internal/external) does this position interact with on a regular basis to perform this role? How often and for what purpose?