Staff Program Manager, Body Controls Choreography

General Motors • Milford, MI

3d • 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 a Staff Program Manager in the Body Software PMO, you will lead cross‑functional coordination across Body, Platform, Mechatronics, Hardware, and Infotainment teams to ensure seamless execution of Body-related software and system content. You will partner closely with the product quad [Design, Engineering, Product, and Program Management] to drive integrated plans, enable key technical discussions, and deliver high-quality program outcomes. In this role, you will be primarily aligned to products and features requiring choreography of various interior and exterior body controls to deliver immersive in-cabin experiences and exciting vehicle approach choreographies. Such products include (not an extensive list): wellness modes, pet mode, car wash mode, and entertainment modes. You will drive intensive cross-functional collaboration and broad, systematic management across domains, organizations, and systems to ensure these products are conceived, integrated, and validated as cohesive end-to-end experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in Program Management or Engineering
• 5+ years managing complex software or systems programs through full development-to-launch cycles
• Direct experience with Body systems (Cabin Thermal, Lighting & Visibility, Vehicle Access) in engineering or program management
• Proven ability to align cross-functional teams across product, engineering, supply chain, and operations
• Experience influencing within matrixed organizations with strong executive presence
• Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies; proficiency with JAC, JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet or similar tools
• Exceptional technical and non-technical communication skills with ability to present data-driven insights to leadership
• Demonstrated success operating in complex automotive systems environments
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle regularly
• Ability to travel (2 – 3x/year)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience with Platform engineering (Electrical Hardware, Chassis Software, Low Voltage, Mechatronics Infrastructure)
• Background in IVI, Infotainment, or automotive interface software/hardware integration
• Understanding of Software-Defined Vehicle architectures (software, electrical, communications)
• Experience in technical program management within R&D, manufacturing, or automotive product development (Trailering experience a plus)
• Ability to scale processes and operational systems to support evolving technology roadmaps
• Familiarity with systems engineering, validation cycles, and automotive safety standards

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain operational plans, track milestones, and proactively manage risks to ensure on-time delivery across all teams for Body Choreography deliverables.
• Drive alignment across product quads and support vehicle launch deliverables, issue resolution, and cross-team integration.
• Lead adoption of tools and operational rhythms (e.g., Jira Align Cloud, Jira).
• Conduct readiness reviews, launch syncs, and executive-level reporting leveraging PMO dashboards.
• Forecast resources, manage program risks, and ensure safety-critical software development compliance.
• Provide leadership with insights on dependencies, trade-offs, and overall program health.
• Facilitate regular syncs to ensure clarity on current priorities and upcoming initiatives.
• Travel between Toronto, Canada and Mountain View, California as needed (2–3x/year).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level