Director Public Affairs & Strategic Communications (Germany)

About the role

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview Silvus Technologies (a Motorola Solutions Company) is the technological leader in the tactical MANET markets. For over 20 years, Silvus has pioneered advanced wireless R&D, launching the world's first tactical MIMO MANET seven years ahead of any competitor. With our revolutionary Mobile Networked MIMO (MN-MIMO) waveform, Silvus provides the vital communications link for mission-critical applications across defense, unmanned systems, and law enforcement globally. Job Description Position Objective Embedded directly within the German Sales and Business Development theater, the Director Public Affairs & Strategic Communications will serve as the strategic shield and tactical multiplier for Silvus's aggressive double-digit growth trajectory in Germany. This role is purpose-built to neutralize competitor disinformation ("FUD") regarding our technical performance while establishing unshakeable visibility and credibility within political Berlin. The immediate operational priority is the protection and expansion of Silvus's highest-stakes revenue pipelines. To maximize impact while maintaining startup agility, this leader will remain fully integrated within the lean Silvus German team while directly leveraging and orchestrating Motorola Solutions' existing local corporate assets, including the Government Affairs, Press, and Marketing teams. Core Responsibilities: Political Influence & Network Execution: Establish, expand, and maintain a high-level network within political Berlin, the German Ministry of Defence (BMVg), BAAINBw, BWI and key parliamentary procurement committees to institutionalize Silvus as the undisputed tactical edge standard. Counter-FUD & Strategic Messaging: Proactively detect and aggressively counter competitor rumors or false narratives regarding Silvus hardware capability. Authoritatively defend and broadcast our technical and battlefield proven superiority, including unique-to-Silvus features codified within our operational pillar of Spectrum Dominance. Specialized Trade Media Coordination: Design, align, and execute highly targeted public relations campaigns across defense, governmental, and specialized print media channels (e.g., Europäische Sicherheit & Technik, InfoBrief Heer, Wehrtechnik) to emphasize our deep market seniority. A clearly differentiated and recognized silvus brand in relevant theaters, in line with the global brand/Motorola Solutions, recognized by the audience we want to reach and defend consistently across every external surface. Motorola Ecosystem Synergy: Act as the primary, high-speed bridge to activate and direct Motorola Solutions' established local German Government Affairs and PR infrastructure, scaling Silvus's message without introducing bureaucratic drag. Sales Pipeline Enablement: Directly support German Business Development and Account Management forces by removing reputational and political barriers to entry, paving a friction-free path to capture massive contract wins. Organization and Execution of EBI Level events (e.g. Parliamentary Evenings) to ensure the aforementioned visibility of Silvus Technologies. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 1. Media Share of Voice: Demonstrable reversal of competitor disinformation campaigns in German defense print and digital publications. 2. Ecosystem Activation: Speed and frequency of leveraging Motorola Solutions' Berlin access to book direct executive touchpoints for Silvus leadership. 3. Touchpoint Playbooks: Reusable, well-resourced playbooks across industry, policy and end-user, runnable by every team member. Basic Requirements Qualifications & Technical Competencies Experience: 7-10+ years of demonstrable success in Government Affairs, Public Affairs, or Strategic Communications specifically within the German Defense, Aerospace, or Tactical Communications sector. Military background welcome. Network: An active, verified Rolodex of contacts within the Bundeswehr procurement landscape, BMVg, and the political apparatus of Berlin. Technical Literacy: Ability to confidently master and authoritatively articulate high-precision tactical communication metrics (e.g., MN-MIMO throughput, anti-jamming resiliency, spectral efficiency). Corporate Navigation: Experience navigating large, matrixed environments while maintaining the execution speed of an agile business unit. Languages: Native-level fluency in German; absolute professional proficiency in English. All employment is contingent upon