Information Governance Leader – GM Defense at General Motors

Warren, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense, AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Management, or a related field is preferred
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in information governance, cybersecurity, or regulatory compliance, with demonstrated depth in CMMC, CUI, Industrial Security/NISPOM, and related frameworks
  • Experience advocating for practical compliance solutions and influencing customer and stakeholder expectations
  • Experience in maintaining GM Defense CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) Policy & Regulatory Compliance
  • Experience managing OPSEC (Operations Security) compliance framework
  • Experience ensuring National Industrial Security Program (NISP) compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to think creatively, challenge the status quo, and design user-centric processes
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with a track record of building trust and credibility with both internal teams and external customers
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Commitment to integrity and inclusiveness
  • Financial acumen
  • Exceptional organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to report to GM Washington DC or Warren, MI location three times per week (hybrid role)

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute a forward-thinking IG strategy that meets business agility requirements compliantly
  • Champion creative, risk-based approaches that enable growth, simplify compliance, and deliver value to both the business and its customers
  • Lead organizational compliance with CUI, CMMC, and Industrial Security (NISPOM, OPSEC) by partnering with security, IT, legal, and program management teams
  • Serve as a thought leader on IG, staying ahead of regulatory trends and emerging risks, and proactively shaping the organization’s approach to CMMC, CUI, and related domains
  • Engage directly with customers and government stakeholders to understand their needs, advocate for practical and reasonable compliance solutions, and push back professionally and constructively on requirements that are unnecessarily burdensome or misaligned with business objectives
  • Design and implement IG processes that are intuitive, efficient, and easy for internal and external customers to adopt, ensuring compliance is never a barrier to business success
  • Establish and maintain IG policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the secure handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of sensitive data
  • Oversee internal and external audits, compliance assessments, and self-inspections to ensure readiness for government and third-party reviews
  • Develop and deliver organization-wide training programs to raise awareness and promote a strong culture of security and compliance
  • Inspire and mentor a high-performing IG team, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and customer-centricity

Skills

CMMC
CUI
Industrial Security
NISPOM
OPSEC
Information Governance
Compliance
Policy Development
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Process Design

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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