Staff Program Manager – Embedded Platform Tools

GM•Milford, 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 Role General Motors is transforming the future of transportation through software-defined vehicles and advanced platform technologies. The Staff Program Manager - Platform Developer Tools for Virtualization Product, will partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to scope and deliver customer-centric solutions at scale. You will own end-to-end program execution for Platform Developer Tools for Virtualization Product (Virtualized ECUs and CoSims) , ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy, vehicle program timelines, and lean portfolio guardrails. This is a high-visibility, decisive leadership role that demands technical depth, stakeholder influence, and a passion for building virtual environments that accelerates embedded software innovation across GM’s global engineering teams. As a cross-functional leader, you’ll guide a portfolio of complex software programs to meet virtual validation milestone objectives. You’ll bring clarity to ambiguity, foster alignment across diverse stakeholders, and champion delivery excellence.

Requirements

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
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)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in an Engineering-related discipline, or MBA with technical focus
10+ years of experience in program or technical project management.
3+ years leading enterprise-scale programs in embedded controls, software infrastructure, virtualization, or CI/CD environments.
Effective leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of fostering innovation, accountability, and team alignment
PMP or equivalent certification.
Familiarity with building dashboards and reporting tools using BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) to support data-driven decision-making

Responsibilities

Define and manage Virtualization Product scope, program timelines, resources, and dependencies, proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Own end-to-end program execution across portfolio initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, quality outcomes, and alignment with business goals.
Deliver Virtualization Products for Embedded Platform Product teams to enable testing for Application and Infrastructure software development, Calibration development, and Program-specific objectives/deliverables.
Champion cross-functional collaboration and serve as a facilitator across organizational boundaries, proactively identifying dependencies, resolving blockers, and enabling teams to work together effectively toward shared objectives via cohesive execution from customer requirement to virtual CoSim integration and downstream user testing.
Define, orchestrate, and lead milestone execution plan for critical program milestones, ensuring on-time delivery and proactive escalation of blockers.
Ensure all engineering work is accurately reflected in tools like Jira and Jira Align, maintaining transparency and accountability.
Design and maintain program scorecards, dashboards, and key performance metrics to provide clear visibility into status, ownership, risks, and overall health of initiatives.
Develop and maintain engineering resource forecasts aligned with program roadmaps; identify capacity gaps/shortages early and partner with leadership to mitigate risks.
Lead strategic discussions with leadership on process optimization, systems architecture, and program/portfolio governance.
Serve as the organization’s recognized thought leader and subject matter expert in PMO methodologies, planning excellence, and project execution; champion continuous improvement of core processes, tools, and templates across the portfolio.
Mentor and guide peers and other program team members, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.