GM Energy Program Manager

Job Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Global Technical Center three times per week, at minimum

The role is to support the launch of new hardware and services by GM Energy LLC.  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.  The role also requires the ability to work and build relationships cross culturally with outside partners.

You will be responsible for documenting new processes and ensuring target deliverables are on time.  You are highly organized, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. You're a proactive thinker that acts with urgency. You are comfortable collaborating with various internal stakeholders and working with an executive-level audiences as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prioritize across the Lines of Businesses for multiple product implementations
  • Provide project management support for complex integrations across channels and lines of business
  • Work with team to develop and deploy complex timing plans
  • Follow a change management process and identify continuous improvement ideas that integrates hardware, services and software processes and tools
  • Define the program strategy, balancing customer and other requirements for launch if different than long term strategy
  • Develop and manage deliverables including process documentation & program timing
  • Develop materials for leadership reviews
  • Manage issues and uncertainties through effective decision framing and driving for resolution
  • Integrate inputs from stakeholders, while representing the specific line of business supported
  • Maintain effectiveness in changing environments and with different technologies and people responsibilities
  • Make presentations and run meetings to include agenda management and follow up action items with all levels of leadership
  • Monitor and track execution to align with business strategy

Additional Job Description

Required Skills

  • 4-6 Years experience in Program or Project Management
  • Experience developing a complex and dynamic program plan, with minimal oversight
  • Business leadership of product, services, and/or software development projects
  • Business process/value stream mapping
  • Relationship building/collaboration across a complex organization
  • Practical organizational skills in prioritizing workflow and multi-tasking
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
  • Creativity, tenacity, and ability to work in ambiguity
  • History of driving high performance teams
  • Evidence of strong framing and communication skills
  • Experience within Program Management or equivalent project management experience
  • Understanding of many aspects of the business: including knowledge of Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Finance, IT, Design and Planning

Desired Skills

  • PMI or PMP certification preferred
  • Experience in Go to Market (sales, customer success, solutions consulting, marketing)
  • B2B and high-tech industry expertise preferred
  • Proficient working knowledge of CRM & eCommerce
  • Knowledge of GM Engineering systems and processes

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits.  Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP

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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.

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