Staff Program Manager, Autonomous Vehicle & Active Safety

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 7+ years of project/program management experience, with domain knowledge of AV systems and key sensing technologies. A Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Computer Science, or a related field is required, along with experience leading programs with both technical and non-technical teams. Strong program management experience, including familiarity with Agile, Scaled Agile Framework, and Waterfall methodologies, is necessary. Proven ability to influence without direct authority, foster collaboration, and lead teams through change with strong communication and leadership skills is essential.

Responsibilities

The Staff Program Manager will lead autonomous vehicle programs from requirements definition through deployment, including schedule, scope, budget estimation, and implementation plans with risk mitigation. This role involves coordinating internal GM resources and external suppliers to ensure programs meet objectives, fostering collaboration between cross-functional teams, and removing barriers for engineering and product teams. The manager will influence stakeholders, communicate program status and risks to management, and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Program Management

Autonomous Vehicles

Active Safety

Automated Parking

Product Launch

Cross-functional Collaboration

Risk Mitigation

Requirements Definition

Schedule Management

Budget Estimation

Software Development

Hardware Development

User Experience

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