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Program Manager

General Motors
Warren, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2023 CLOSED ON 1/3/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at General Motors?

Job Description

Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired. This position requires an employee to be onsite 1-4 times per year.

The Program Management team plays a critical role in the successful execution of Vehicle, Propulsion, and Electrification programs from concept to launch and beyond. As we expand our vehicle portfolio in pursuit of GM's Zero/Zero/Zero vision, the team is seeking qualified candidates for open Program Manager positions to lead exciting programs across the Performance, Luxury, and Retail/Commercial Truck teams.

Qualified candidates will be able to:
  • Locate, synthesize and make visible customer information and requirements
  • Frame and drive product and other decisions balancing customer and business considerations
  • Anticipate risk throughout the development process
  • Communicate clearly through standalone presentations, leadership reviews, team meetings and 1:1 discussion with senior leaders
  • Develop strong teams through effective facilitation

This role involves a high level of independent judgment and ingenuity. The ability to work cross functionally and with various levels of management is a necessity.

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Facilitates and manages cross-functional vehicle teams in coordination with the Chief Engineer, enabling all participants to contribute to their full potential
  • Defines the program strategy, balancing customer and other requirements
  • Manages program imperatives, including financial and resource risk assessment
  • Develops and manages product content
  • Develops materials for Milestone / Gate and other leadership reviews
  • Manages issues and uncertainties through effective decision framing and driving for resolution
  • Integrate inputs from stakeholders, while representing program management
  • Maintains effectiveness in changing environments and with different technologies, people responsibilities and/or markets
  • Makes presentation to all levels of management

This Position has 3 openings:

(2) Luxury and Performance Vehicles

(1)MD FC & HD EV Trucks (Medium Duty)

Additional Job Description

Basic Qualifications:
  • 3 years experience
  • History of developing and driving high performance teams
  • Evidence of strong framing and communication skills
  • Understanding of many aspects of the business: including knowledge of Portfolio Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Finance, Design and Planning
  • Extensive understanding of the GM's organization, resources, and functions

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Planning, Program Manager or related cross functional experience
  • Technical or Business undergraduate degree preferred
  • MBA or equivalent preferred

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
  • Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
  • Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
  • Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
  • Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
  • Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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