Chief of Staff – Core Experience, Product Management

GM•Warren, MI

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard – from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. The Role As the Chief of Staff for Core Experience Product Management, you will act as a true extension of the Executive Director – helping shape strategy, drive execution, and ensure the organization operates with clarity, focus, and momentum. This is a highly visible, high-impact role at the center of product leadership, requiring strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to move seamlessly between strategic thinking and tactical execution. You will partner closely with senior leaders to align priorities, translate strategy into action, and keep complex initiatives moving forward. From owning critical operating rhythms to preparing executive-ready communications and briefing materials, you will help ensure the organization is set up for success. Given the volume and importance of written and verbal communications – often crafted on behalf of senior leadership – exceptional communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in product management, strategy, consulting, or a related business role
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Proven ability to communicate effectively and build trusted partnerships with senior leaders and executives
Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments with a high degree of autonomy
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate data into insights and recommendations
Demonstrated success navigating complex, matrixed organizations and driving outcomes through influence
High integrity, sound judgment, and a strong sense of confidentiality
Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for executive audiences
Willingness to travel as needed (less than 20%)

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master’s degree in a related field
Exceptional executive communication skills, including developing and delivering high-stakes presentations
Experience working closely with vehicle engineering, software, or hardware product teams

Responsibilities

Partner directly with the Executive Director of Product Management for Core Experiences to support day‑to-day operations, long-range planning, staff meetings, and special initiatives
Own and run Core Experience Strategy and Execution meetings and the Vehicle Product Management UI Review – driving agendas, tracking outcomes, and ensuring clear ownership and follow‑through
Establish, refine, and continuously improve operating processes that enable efficient decision-making and predictable execution
Guide information flow across leadership to ensure the right data, context, and insights are available at the right time
Develop, maintain, and evolve a multi-year business strategy aligned to enterprise priorities
Synthesize complex initiatives into clear business cases, including deliverables, benefits, risks, and timelines
Track execution against operating plans and proactively surface risks, dependencies, and gaps
Analyze and report on key business, financial, and people metrics to inform leadership decisions
Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives spanning strategy, operations, and culture
Create and deliver executive-ready presentations and briefing materials
Anticipate challenges, connect dots across teams, and solve problems before they escalate
Plan and coordinate all aspects of organization-wide, all‑people meetings
Take on stretch Product Management responsibilities as needed to fill gaps or support short-term, mission-critical efforts