Internal Communications Manager

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager of Communications leads integrated communications strategy and execution across internal communications, investor-support, employer brand, company website and social media. This role develops enterprise-level storytelling and communications materials in partnership with leadership, and translates business priorities into clear communications plans, campaigns, content, and stakeholder-ready deliverables. The role collaborates closely with Marketing to ensure consistent messaging related to product and customer-facing channels. Additionally, this role manages team priorities, timelines, budgets, and execution quality.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and execute integrated communications strategy for internal communications topics including employer branding, corporate branding, Town Halls, branded programs, company website and social media channels.
Supports stakeholders on internal communications projects including concept planning, design development, project execution and follow-up
Serve as the communications advisor to executive leadership, developing executive messaging, presentations, speeches, videos, and leadership communications.
Develop enterprise messaging frameworks, corporate storytelling, and content standards to create a standard global communications framework.
Lead communications for employer and corporate branding launches from planning through delivery in partnership with internal stakeholders.
Partner with Investor Relations and senior leadership to support earnings communications, strategic announcements, stakeholder messaging, and other high-visibility communications needs.
Build and scale digital communications, content, social media, and demand generation approaches that support awareness, engagement, lead generation, and pipeline growth.
Act as a central connector across product, engineering, HR, sales, commercial, regional, and external partners to ensure communications are accurate, consistent, timely, and aligned to business priorities.
Manage team priorities, vendor relationships, agency deliverables, project timelines, budgets, campaign performance, and content quality to ensure effective execution and measurable impact.
Monitor industry trends, competitor communications, customer needs, digital performance, and stakeholder feedback to recommend improvements to messaging, campaigns, content, and channel strategy.
Measure communication effectiveness through employee feedback, engagement metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, or related field.
Progressive experience in B2B marketing, corporate communications, product marketing, brand management, digital marketing, media relations, or external communications, preferably in automotive, mobility, industrial technology, electronics, manufacturing, or a related technical environment.
Strong knowledge of integrated communications practices, including executive communications support, enterprise messaging, brand management, product launch communications, digital channels, PR, internal communications, and stakeholder messaging.
Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy, technical information, and leadership priorities into compelling narratives, campaigns, sales enablement materials, and audience-specific communications.
Experience managing complex communications projects, senior stakeholder input, agency and vendor deliverables, budgets, timelines, and cross-functional execution in a global or matrixed environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including storytelling, executive-ready writing, presentation development, editing, media-support materials, project updates, and brand-aligned messaging.
NICE TO HAVE
Experience supporting global marketing communications in a public company or highly matrixed organization.
Experience supporting product launches, trade shows, investor-facing communications, media relations, executive communications, or enterprise reputation activities.
Familiarity with commercial vehicle, off-highway, automotive electronics, safety systems, vision systems, telematics, or connected vehicle technologies.
Experience with digital marketing platforms, analytics, website content management, social media management, CRM-enabled campaign support, or marketing automation tools.
Experience coordinating agencies, vendors, matrixed stakeholders, or cross-functional communications project teams.
Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.