Assistant Program Manager

Job DescriptionDirectly support the Studio Program Manager with overall studio operations. Advocate for the voice of Design in engineering meetings including PET and VAPIR. Facilitate Program Operations Meetings (POps) to track and resolve program issues. Program Management capability including program timing utilizing Momentum and Tableau, issue escalation, and writing change requests utilizing PCM (Program Change Management) System. Understand GVDP and the specific Design milestones and work processes. Develop and maintain strategic relationships between Vehicle Program teams, Advanced Vehicle Development, Design Staff, Engineering, and Manufacturing organizations. Foster and maintain strong relationships with global and regional design colleagues. Single Point of Contact to all functional organizations for the programs that are supported within Design. Ability to work with all levels of the organization and facilitate Exec Chief Engineer (ECE) reviews along with VP of Design reviews as needed. Ability to bring Design, Engineering and Manufacturing together to resolve issues quickly and effectively. Ability to work effectively with other Design Brands, support organizations, and the shops. Support everyday studio needs in collaboration with the Studio Engineering and Sculpting Teams. Update Design Fabrication Operations Bill of Process. Follow models being fabricated in the Design Fabrication Operation shop.Additional Job DescriptionBachelor's degree in Creative Design, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study. Two (2) years of experience as a Hardware Design Release Engineer, Exterior Lighting Design Release Engineer, or related occupation. Two years of experience in the following: Supporting design or engineering functions. One year of experience in the following: Developing program timing metrics for the Global Vehicle Development Process and Design Studio release schedule; Writing, Reporting, and Executing Design Change Requests; Reviewing timing deliverable execution with Quality department; Conducting Product Quality Readiness Reviews, including developing reports and presenting status to stakeholders; Facilitating meetings between Design and Engineering groups to support the Global Vehicle Development Process; Forecasting clay property review schedule to coordinate math releases contained in Change Requests; Negotiating resourcing for Vehicle Development Process through Timing Workshops to ensure profitable vehicle development; and Interfacing with Fabrication Operations for asset development.About GMOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.Why Join UsWe believe we all must make a choice every day individually and collectively to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.Benefits OverviewFrom day one, we're looking out for your well-beingat work and at homeso you can focus on realizing your ambitions.Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit.AccommodationsGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.