Senior Manager, Enterprise Program Efficiency Specialists

General Motors•Warren, MI

1d•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 Enterprise Efficiency Specialist (EES) team is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the EES Program Management team and work cross-functionally. The Senior Manager will need expertise in vehicle development processes, high efficiency project and program management techniques driving on-time quality results, developing and leading strong cross functional teams. The ideal candidate must have experience in vehicle program execution and launch, with a solid background in overall vehicle development processes [including program framing, development and execution], and extensive understanding in the operational structure and supportive business functions [Planning/Program Management, Design, Product Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering, Development, Validation, Manufacturing, Order Fulfillment, Sales, Service].

Requirements

15+ years of overall experience in automotive program management, engineering or other cross-functional program execution roles
5+ years in program management, engineering or VSSM leadership role
Expertise in all phases of the global vehicle development process
Led direct or indirect cross functional teams
Experience bringing a product through launch
Domestic travel up to 10% to support projects
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent
In-depth knowledge of vehicle assembly batch building strategies, including planning, logistics, and best practices
Experience in supply chain planning and/or order fulfillment

Responsibilities

Provide cross functional leadership across EES initiatives such as Batch Build, FASSt, Supplier Requirements, Plant Site Efficiency Improvements (Visits)
Direct program management team driving progress toward enterprise efficiencies and results for EES initiatives including standardized work with the Batch Build process development, execution and application; Scoping and project implementation planning for FASSt
Look ahead … anticipate risk throughout the development and execution process
Identify opportunities for additional cost savings, and process improvements throughout initial application and future implementation
Build and maintain operational work plans, collaboration, alignment and clarity amongst highly ambiguous and changing environments
Look ahead anticipating future risks, challenges while also Identifying potential new Enterprise savings opportunities