Manager, Cadillac Strategy & Activation at General Motors

Warren, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, Luxury GoodsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business management or relevant adjacent discipline applicable to Automotive Brand Strategy
  • Minimum 8 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in global strategy, planning, and activation
  • Strength and depth of experience in corporate strategy: formulation, activation, and execution coordination
  • Demonstrated strategy DNA developed from significant experience in strategy consulting or internal corporate strategy leadership roles
  • Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable plans with clear outcomes

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Sr. Manager, Cadillac Brand VP, and leaders across Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, HR, and global teams to identify, scope, prioritize, resource, and deliver strategic initiatives that support Cadillac’s global vision
  • Lead strategic initiatives through the development of work plans, gathering and generation of relevant data, driving analyses, and the development of actionable recommendations
  • Facilitate cross-functional workshops, applying the right strategic tools and frameworks to drive clarity, alignment, and outcomes
  • Oversee initiative planning, timelines, and tracking to ensure execution meets quality, brand, and performance expectations
  • Identify and address interdependencies, risks, and resource constraints that could impact initiative delivery
  • Partner closely with global and regional teams to ensure market needs are embedded into initiative planning and execution
  • Track initiative outcomes and report on progress, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability
  • Direct people leadership of small team of analysts and project managers, including team structure, responsibilities, workload, talent management, performance and development
  • Develop and deploy strategic toolkits broadly in the organization
  • Decision making grounded in data analytics, Voice of Customer, competitive intelligence, luxury and mobility megatrends, and more
  • Build credibility and trust with leaders across the organization to achieve collaborative implementation of growth strategies
  • Collaborate cross-functionally within the GM enterprise with Planning, Software & Services, R&D/GM Ventures, Innovation, Customer Experience, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, and others
  • Activate external networks as ‘sensory nodes’ to identify new areas of growth, joint business development, and compelling adjacencies for Cadillac’s future business

Skills

Strategic Planning
Cross-Functional Leadership
Project Management
Data Analysis
Workshop Facilitation
People Management
Brand Strategy
Initiative Execution

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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