GM Ventures Implementation Associate at General Motors

Warren, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, Venture CapitalIndustries

Requirements

Advanced degree in Business, Science or Engineering
Passion for technology and innovation and commitment to seeing it implemented at GM
Capable of working both independently and collaborating with cross-functional teams
Effective communication skills with researchers or engineers, business stakeholders and entrepreneurs
Ability to lead technical discussions within the team
Minimum of 5 years experience building strong relationships and networks across organization business units and/or venture capital teams
Strong believer in the importance and value of external startup led innovation
Experience working in the innovation space, preferably within GM
Possess strong interpersonal skills and sound business judgement combined with a technical background
Able to work in an ambiguous environment and identify the exact KPI to focus on and deliver results against
Able to establish and build strong relationships with both internal and external partners
Creative, big picture thinker with a strong “team player” mind set
(Preferred) 3-5 years of experience in technical/innovation development
(Preferred) Experience within start-up ecosystem

Responsibilities

Oversee the deployment of technology and solutions from a select group of GM Ventures portfolio companies to grow value for both GM and the start-up
Interface between R&D, Advanced Engineering and various other GM business units to track and accelerate all relationships between GM and the assigned portfolio companies
For assigned portfolio companies, proactively identify untapped needs and use cases within GM’s various business units (Manufacturing, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, Design, Engineering, Customer Experience etc.) through periodic interactions and ideation sessions with designated stakeholders
Support the development of commercial agreements that are led by the GMV investment team
Work with portfolio companies to drive value to both GM and the startup by aligning company value proposition to GM’s needs and driving internal expansion
Perform regular implementation reviews to ensure that the business engagement is on track
Work closely with various GM business units and SME’s on tech related partnerships

Skills

Venture Capital

Business Development

Portfolio Management

Technology Deployment

Implementation Strategy

R&D

Advanced Engineering

Startup Ecosystem

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters

1908Year Founded

$486.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Flexible Work Hours

Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.

Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.

Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.

GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.

GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.

Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.

Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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