Senior Director, Corporate Communications

The Senior Director, Corporate Communications is responsible for shaping and executing the company’s global communications and marketing communications strategy. This role is a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that supports the company’s business objectives, enhances brand reputation, and fosters stakeholder trust. In a complex engineering and manufacturing environment, this role ensures consistent, transparent, and impactful messaging across internal teams, customers, investors, media, and the broader public.This executive will oversee all facets of corporate communications, including employee engagement, executive messaging, media relations, crisis communications, and supporting financial disclosures—while serving as a key advisor to senior leadership. The VP will play a critical role in shaping the company’s narrative around innovation, operational excellence, sustainability, and safety. In addition, this role is responsible for developing and executing strategic communication plans that effectively promote the company’s brand, products, and services across multiple channels. This role involves creating compelling content, managing campaigns, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring consistent messaging across advertising, public relations, digital media, and events. The ideal candidate will have strong storytelling skills, a deep understanding of audience engagement, and the ability to translate business objectives into impactful marketing initiatives that drive awareness, loyalty, and growth. The communications team is part of Sensata’s Growth and Transformation Office, and this role will report directly to the Executive Vice President and Chief Growth and Transformation Officer. This role is in our Corporate Headquarters in Attleboro, MA.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with corporate objectives and brand positioning.Lead all aspects of internal communications, including executive messaging, organizational announcements, employee engagement campaigns, and change management communications.Oversee external communications including media relations, public relations, thought leadership, and reputation management.Partner with Investor Relations and Legal to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial and regulatory disclosures.Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on communications strategy, crisis response, and reputational risk.Manage corporate storytelling across channels—press releases, speeches, social media, web, and video.Build and maintain strong relationships with media, analysts, and key external stakeholders.Develop and lead integrated marketing communications strategies and ensure initiatives align with overall business goalsDrive brand positioning and messaging while ensuring brand voice, visual identity and storytelling is consistent both internally and externallyDevelop metrics to assess communication and campaign effectiveness and ROI, and adjust strategies based on insightsManage and mentor a high-performing communications team and external agency partners.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred but not required. Working equivalency accepted. 15+ years of experience in corporate communications, marketing communications, or public relations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role at a public company.Strategic Communication Planning: Ability to develop and execute integrated communication strategies aligned with business goals.Leadership & Team Management: Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing internal and external communication professionals.Brand & Reputation Management: Proven ability to shape and protect corporate image across media, digital platforms, and stakeholder communications.Crisis Communication: Skilled in managing sensitive issues and acting as a spokesperson during high-stakes situations.Digital & Social Media Proficiency: Familiarity with digital marketing tools, analytics platforms, and social media strategy.Excellent Writing & Presentation Skills: Ability to craft compelling narratives and deliver executive-level presentations.Travel required is ~15-20%