Job Description
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Tech Center on a full-time basis.
The Role
Embark on a visionary journey with GM's Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) team, where your leadership will shape the future of automotive electrical systems. In this strategic role, you will define the business plan and multi-year strategy to exceed our customers’ expectations for electrical performance in their vehicles in a way that is cost-effective to the enterprise. You will support this diverse technical organization by managing business processes, communications, and culture as we move into an exciting future.
What You’ll Do
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Support the Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV Director in the organization and running of the business (staff meetings, special assignments, etc.).
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Lead a team of business managers and coordinators, focusing on their development and fostering a people-first culture.
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Develop and maintain multi-year business strategy for improving vehicle electrical performance across the global manufacturing footprint.
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Manage the business planning strategy including the Business Plan Deployment (BPD) and internal processes for the organization.
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Assess the execution of initiatives versus the business plan.
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Analyze and report out on key operating metrics such as E-FTQ, electrical warranty, and Manufacturing Cost Per Unit (MCPU).
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Manage multiple budgets (operations, capital, people).
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Continuously evolve and future-proof business processes to enhance operational efficiency and exceed the future needs of our stakeholders.
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Identify and quantify cost reduction opportunities and handle a variety of special assignments.
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Develop and conduct presentations for all levels of management.
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Champion a culture of foresight and innovation, encouraging the sharing of future-oriented lessons learned, best practices, and vehicle insights across assembly plant teams.
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Foster a forward-thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates through future organizational and industry challenges to ensure long-term project success.
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Build and nurture strategic relationships across a spectrum of functions, including electronics, software, calibration, quality, manufacturing, and program management, to synergize efforts towards future innovations.
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Exemplify and instill GM’s Core Values and Winning Behaviors with a forward-looking perspective, setting new standards for leadership and teamwork in the era of automotive innovation.
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This role requires up to 50% travel, often with little notice. International travel is likely.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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7 years of experience related to Manufacturing processes, project management, or business operations
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Proven ability to articulate visionary concepts effectively and communicate professionally and concisely to all levels of leadership
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People-first leadership skills
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Demonstrated project management prowess, with an understanding of future automotive systems and the evolution of automotive technologies.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
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Thorough knowledge of Manufacturing and business processes
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Strong passion in people development
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Master’s degree in a technical or managerial discipline
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
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