Staff Technical Program Manager, Software Validation (Autonomous Vehicles) at General Motors

Sunnyvale, California, United States

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

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of engineering and technical program management experience
  • A track record of successfully managing technically complex, cross-functional programs
  • Strong systems thinking with ability to expose and mitigate risks
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of switching between high-level leadership summaries and detailed technical discussions
  • Ability to adapt and operate under ambiguity
  • Familiarity with Agile program delivery, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and technical development workflows

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Software Validation Systems Engineers to break down requirements and technical specs into achievable implementation roadmaps, including planning timelines, key milestones, and identification of cross-team dependencies
  • Collaborate with multiple, cross functional engineering teams on critical, technical areas to deliver requirements / guidance for long-lead validation areas
  • Align with leaders and engineers from embodied AI, simulation, testing, product, safety, and systems and drive development and execution on validation roadmaps and initiatives, to achieve program goals
  • Build trust and strong relationships with partner teams to collaborate and execute efficiently
  • Proactively identify technical / program risks and blockers across the AV organization—and drives mitigations, including escalating to program leadership when necessary
  • Define and track KPIs, program metrics, and validation milestones to ensure timely delivery of engineering achievements
  • Lead program reviews with technical and executive stakeholders across organizations

Skills

Technical Program Management
Autonomous Vehicles
Software Validation
Verification and Validation
Cross-functional Collaboration
Requirements Breakdown
Roadmap Planning
Milestone Management
Dependency Management
Simulation
Embodied AI
Testing
Safety Engineering
Systems Engineering

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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