At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation in automation and robotics, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop cutting-edge solutions for the future of manufacturing and production systems.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in project management within robotics or automation
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving and risk management abilities.
- Strong ability to drive innovation and manage ambiguity in fast-paced environments.
- Experience with Agile or other iterative development methodologies.
- Strong background in automation, robotics, or mechatronics.
- Familiarity with systems engineering principles and model-based systems engineering
Responsibilities
- Lead technical projects by serving as the business project lead, establishing project timelines, tracking open issues, and ensuring adherence to deadlines.
- Foster collaboration within high-performing teams, proactively identifying and resolving issues to prevent program delays.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with teams across hardware, electrical, software, and other departments to ensure seamless program execution.
- Identify and address project challenges while adhering to escalation procedures and maintaining project goals.
- Work with leadership and business leads on near-term planning and strategic issues, managing business complexities, and mitigating risks.
Other
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working in an Advanced Development or Research & Development (R&D) environment.
- Proven ability to manage highly technical, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
- Excellent analytical skills with experience in risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
- This role is categorized as hybrid.
- The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
- This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
