Staff Technical Program Manager, Global Manufacturing

Job Description

Staff Technical Program Manager, Global Manufacturing & Industrial IT

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Technical/Innovation Center in Warren (MI) or Austin (TX) three times per week, at minimum. This position can be located at either of these 2 locations.

The Role

We are looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead the execution and scale of GM's enterprise Global Manufacturing & Industrial IT programs.

In this highly cross-functional and strategic role, you will drive complex Global Manufacturing & Industrial IT initiatives from concept through delivery, partnering with technical, business, and executive stakeholders to embed Global Manufacturing & Industrial IT into GM's enterprise operations. You will shape the roadmap, governance, and change management practices required to drive responsible, scalable, and high-impact Global Manufacturing & Industrial IT transformation across the company.

What You'll Do

• Translate corporate strategy into actionable technical roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables, and lead end-to-end execution of strategic Global Manufacturing & Industrial IT initiatives across multiple business units and technical domains, driving cross-functional alignment and sustained momentum to deliver on quality and on time

• Partner with product, engineering, research, and business stakeholders to scope and deliver enterprise-scale Global Manufacturing & Industrial IT programs, from pilot to production

• Operationalize Global Manufacturing & Industrial IT governance by embedding compliance, ethical Global Manufacturing & Industrial IT standards, and responsible usage across initiatives

• Champion Global Manufacturing & Industrial IT best practices in development workflows, change management, and product lifecycle

• Influence enterprise tooling and infrastructure investments to support Global Manufacturing & Industrial IT model development, evaluation, and deployment at scale

• Collaborate with over 50 site IT managers and senior leaders across more than 100 global Manufacturing and CCA locations to implement plant and warehouse solutions

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 10+ years of experience in program management or engineering leadership, driving initiatives within technically complex systems

• BS or MS degree in an Engineering-related discipline

• Strong engineering background, including the ability to contribute meaningfully to architectural decisions, the evaluation of technical trade-offs, and solution design

• Extensive experience in the automotive and industrial sectors, with a strong focus on Global Manufacturing & Industrial IT platforms, client engineering, networking, operating systems, and end-user computing

• Proven ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional hardware or software programs in complex enterprise environments

• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and effectively

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, with a passion for fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration

• Expertise in program management methodologies (Agile, hybrid, scaled delivery models) and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

• Must be able to travel 10% of the time

What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or MBA with technical focus

• Proven track record in implementing and managing complex IT infrastructures, optimizing system performance, and ensuring seamless integration of new technologies

• Prior leadership of Global Manufacturing & Industrial IT transformation programs within a Fortune 500 or high-growth tech company

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

#LI-LL2

About GM

Our 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 Us 

We 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 Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

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 How we Hire.

Accommodations

General 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 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.