Principal Technology Manager- Propulsion

General Motors • Milford Charter Township, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, visionary leader to join the Propulsion Technology team at General Motors as a Principal Technology Manager – Propulsion. In this role, you will help define how every future GM vehicle feels on the road by setting the propulsion technology strategy and building the roadmap that brings it to life across all current and next-generation products. As the Principal Technology Manager for Propulsion, you will be the directly responsible individual for the propulsion strategy, roadmap, and content plan, and for initiating key work across GM’s software and electronics engineering organizations. The decisions you make will direct millions of dollars of annual investment and guide the efforts of numerous engineering teams around the globe. You will work cross-functionally with leaders and colleagues across the company – including vehicle program teams, software, electronics, propulsion hardware, and controls – to align on a compelling vision and an executable plan. You will stay ahead of industry trends, scout and assess emerging technologies, create and showcase future propulsion experiences, and translate them into a clear, actionable technology roadmap. The ideal candidate is deeply passionate and highly knowledgeable about propulsion (Gas engines, diesel engines, electric motor drive units, hybrid optimization, high voltage batteries, propulsion thermal, etc), electronics, and controls, and is driven to deliver technologies that are: Customer-centric – elevating confidence, comfort, and driving enjoyment; Software-defined and future-ready – enabling rapid innovation over the life of the vehicle; Strategically and financially sound – creating sustainable competitive advantage for GM. This is a rare opportunity to shape how millions of customers experience their vehicles every day and to play a central role in GM’s journey toward a software-defined, electrified future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 10+ years propulsion systems experience (Gas engines, diesel engines, drive unit electric motors, high voltage batteries, propulsion thermal, etc.)
• 3+ years leading propulsion architecture Pugh trade off studies that drive vehicle contenting and business cases.
• Proven cross-functional leader with a track record of negotiating alignment on technology plans and content across diverse stakeholders in fast-paced development environments.
• Strong systems background developing new electro-mechanical systems with embedded electronics and software.
• Exceptional communicator able to integrate vision, strategy, and deep technical detail into clear narratives for all organizational levels.
• Highly autonomous program leader managing multiple complex initiatives, resolving ambiguous technical problems without precedent, and delivering results.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced education– Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration, combining deep technical rigor with strong business acumen.
• Propulsion tuning expertise – hands-on experience with propulsion hardware performance tuning and calibration, with a strong understanding of how propulsion interacts with braking, suspension, and driveline.
• Propulsion domain authority – broad, system-level knowledge of propulsion system requirements and propulsion architectures, enabling smart propulsion tradeoffs that optimize whole-vehicle performance.
• Strong embedded systems background – deep knowledge of embedded hardware, systems, and software development, well-suited for modern mechatronic propulsion solutions.
• Experience implementing systems and features across multiple hardware variants, vehicle platforms, and electrical architectures.
• Significant experience leading propulsion architecture Pugh analyses that balance performance, cost, and enterprise business case.
• Customer-driven improvement mindset – history of collecting customer feedback and leading product improvements that enhance driver and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Set and communicate propulsion technology vision to optimize vehicle/system performance and elevate key KPIs.
• Own a propulsion roadmap and content plan across programs, architectures, and hardware/software variants.
• Lead cross-functional alignment (executive leadership, engineering, programs, suppliers, finance, etc.) on strategy, roadmap, and content decisions.
• Translate strategy into execution by driving technology initiatives/PRDs, rollout plans, and make-vs-buy decisions.
• Analyze the market, competitors, and technologies to identify opportunities, gaps, risks, and new capability needs.
• Develop and justify business cases for new technologies and secure leadership alignment and funding.
• Define, track, and report KPIs on technology adoption, performance, and customer/business impact; monitor product health and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate.
• Access to Total Rewards resources for well-being–at work and at home.
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees