Assistant Program Manager – Vehicle

Job Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Warren, MI, three times per week, at minimum or at other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

Program Management teams ensure execution of programs by managing a portfolio of projects for on-time, on-target launch and lifecycle improvement. Program Team leaders see the whole picture of the program from initial program approval, design and engineering development through go-to-market launch, lifecycle, and end of production. We coordinate the program teams from across global General Motors’ functional areas to ensure success.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

Plan, lead, develop and analyze information necessary to support program leadership decisions regarding the product and business. A great APM balances navigating ambiguity along with a checklist mentality regarding process and execution.   A high level of independent judgment and considerable creativity is necessary to solve unique execution and business opportunities. Making the complex simple is a top skill of APMs.  Likewise, detailed documenting and communicating of program decisions regarding product content and strategies enables quickness, clarity, and efficiency across product development.   APMs also develop and maintain policies and procedures related to Global Program Management and the Product Execution Teams.

• Coordinate Program Execution Team (PET) agenda, facilitate meetings, and document decisions

• Lead Change Request/Decision Notice (CR/DN) process including screening team meeting

• Support presentation preparation, including senior leadership gate reviews (VPE, GPLE, others)

• Assist development of business case for program content changes

• Manage Product Program Content (PPC), Program Content Authoring Tool (PCAT) and Program Notebook

• Coordinate content with Vehicle Description System (VDS) and Program Content Authoring Tool (PCAT)

• Monitor Program Readiness with Vehicle Planning Coordinator

• Advise other functions supporting the Product Execution Teams

• Ensure internal / external customer voices are understood by the PET

• Handle a variety of non-recurring special assignments

• Support and backup Program Manager responsibilities

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

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or other relevant degree related to the role

• 5+ yrs experience in Vehicle Development, Planning, Engineering Operations, Program Management, Design or relevant work experience

• Passion for developing customer-focused and business-relevant product solutions

• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively from peer level to ECEs

• Past proof demonstrating leadership and initiative skills, chipping-in, seeing what’s ahead 

• Well-developed oral and written communication skills in small and large group settings

• Peer-validated ability to keep large teams positively focused on results

• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult

• Demonstrated ability to take vague assignments to completion

• Ability to maintain effectiveness in fast-paced, changing environment, with many constraints

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strong background/knowledge in customer research and/or competitive product

• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area

• Knowledge of corporate processes and procedures

Sponsorship

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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