GM Defense Suburban Shield – Material Program Management Coordinator

General Motors•Warren, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Suburban Shield Material Program Management Coordinator is a consulting and execution role responsible for aligning SMT commodity sourcing and material strategies with Suburban Shield financial, business, timing, and strategic targets across the GVDP. As the purchasing / material counterpart to the Vehicle System Engineer (VSE) and Program Team, this role: Ensures on‑time sourcing and material readiness for all Suburban Shield milestones and builds. Drives cost‑target achievement (piece price, tooling, ED&D, total landed cost). Provides a single, integrated view of sourcing status, cost performance, and material risk to leadership. The coordinator works hand and hand with the Material Program Managers and cross‑functionally with Buyers, PPCO, engineering, finance, quality, operations, and GM Defense stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
2+ years in Direct Purchasing, Program Management, Engineering (e.g., PDT leader), or Material Cost Management within an automotive or defense environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and purchasing/program tools (e.g., PIM, VSCS, sourcing trackers, cost books).
Ability to clearly communicate goals, status, and recommendations, and rally cross‑functional teams around a shared vision and mission.
Strong ability to manage ambiguity and multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment.
Proven collaboration skills across purchasing, engineering, finance, quality, and program management.
Focus on inclusion and relationship‑building; able to develop positive relationships with collaborators and bring the broader team along the journey.

Nice To Haves

Strong data and financial acumen; able to interpret cost books, cost breakdowns, and total landed cost.
Understanding of Program Impactive Management (PIM) and how sourcing/material changes are governed.
Familiarity with GMD versions of GVDP, program and sourcing process timelines, and key reviews (MPSR, PSR, PQRR).
Demonstrated program management experience, including timing control, issue/risk management, and cross‑functional coordination.
Strong understanding of program financial targets and status (piece price, tooling, ED&D, total landed cost).
Experience supporting VSL, PPM, Program Purchasing, or Material Program roles at GM or a similar OEM.
Working knowledge of PPCO, VSCS, PIM, GVDP milestones, and USMCA sourcing considerations.
Prior experience leading or coordinating supplier cost workshops or value engineering events.
Familiarity with GM Defense or other defense programs, including customer expectations, contractual timing, and reporting needs.