General Motors-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Hybrid • Warren, MI
5,001-10,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

We are looking for a visionary Staff Program Manager to drive strategic programs within our Data Engineering organization. Whether your passion lies in Vehicle Data Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer & Marketing Analytics, Autonomous Vehicle Data, or Data Governance, this role places you at the heart of GM's mission to deliver smarter, safer, and more connected experiences through data. As a cross-functional leader, you'll collaborate closely with engineering, product, and executive teams to guide a portfolio of complex software programs from concept to launch. You'll bring clarity to ambiguity, foster alignment across diverse stakeholders, and champion delivery excellence. This is your chance to make a tangible impact - steering high-visibility initiatives that unlock the full potential of data across GM's global ecosystem.

  • Own end-to-end program execution across a portfolio of 4-6 major initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, quality outcomes, and alignment with business goals.
  • Define and manage program scope, timelines, resources, and dependencies, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Drive strategic roadmaps with clear capabilities and priorities, ensuring completeness of product requirements and seamless integration across teams.
  • Champion cross-functional collaboration, connecting the dots between engineering, product, legal, marketing, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive execution.
  • Lead change management and governance practices, incorporating best-in-class development workflows, CI/CD, SRE, and DevOps principles.
  • Serve as the escalation point for all program-related issues, bottlenecks, and risks - owning resolution and ensuring momentum.
  • Ensure data engineering work is accurately reflected in tools like Jira and Align, maintaining transparency and accountability.
  • Mentor and guide program team members, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.
  • Communicate with clarity and impact, delivering compelling updates and insights through storytelling and data-driven presentations.
  • 8+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or technical project/program leadership within complex enterprise environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale, cross-functional programs, ideally in data-centric domains.
  • Proven ability to drive collaboration across technical and business teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact outcomes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Effective leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of fostering innovation, accountability, and team alignment.
  • Deep understanding of program management methodologies (Agile, hybrid, scaled delivery models) and proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Agile planning platforms (e.g., Jira Align).
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an MBA with a technical focus.
  • Hands-on experience with data engineering concepts, including data pipelines, architectures, and systems integration.
  • Experience managing full program portfolios for engineering teams, including roadmap planning and execution oversight.
  • Familiarity with building dashboards and reporting tools using BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Company vehicle evaluation program upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review.
  • Relocation benefits may be eligible.
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