Senior Product Manager - Vehicle State (Embedded Controls)

Job Description

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Senior Product Manager Vehicle State (Embedded Controls)

Hybrid : This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Milford Proving Grounds in Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum.

The newly created Product Management team at General Motors is adding a Senior Product Manager position that will be focused on Vehicle State products.

There is a lot of opportunity for this role to make a substantial contribution to overall success of the organization.

The Role :

As the Senior Product Manager for Vehicle State , you will be responsible for developing, managing, and driving product initiatives across the organization.

This also includes working with cross-functional teams, conducting market research, and collaborating with other teams to ensure the successful launch of new products.

The role requires strong analytical skills, communication ability, and a passion for delivering exceptional products that meet customer needs.

We are looking for a Technical Product Manager who understands the ins and outs of Vehicle State products from an Embedded Software, Controls, Systems or Calibration perspective.

This includes products such as : Drive modes (tour, sport, etc.), powering up the vehicle, powering down the vehicle, and others.

What You’ll do :

• Lead and collaborate with a large set of stakeholders to identify, build, and test customer value propositions
• Understand your customer better than anyone else by creating and analyzing software related to dealership and vehicle data
• Communicate complex subjects in a simple and straightforward way
• Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on customer needs and market trends.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market opportunities and potential threats
• Define and track key metrics using OKRs and KPIs to measure product success and inform future decisions
• Communicate product updates, progress, and plans to stakeholders across the organization, including executives, customers, and partners
• Conduct post-launch analysis to evaluate product performance and identify areas for improvement
• Continuously iterate and improve the product based on user feedback, market trends, and business goals

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics
• 8+ years of Engineering experience in a technical environment requiring a high analytical capability
• 5+ years of relevant Software Development, Controls, Systems and / or Calibration experience
• Must have hands on experience with Vehicle State products from an embedded software, controls, systems or calibration perspective (Power up vehicle, power down vehicle, drive modes, etc.)
• 2+ years of Product Management experience including Roadmap Definitions, Benchmarking (competitors and new technologies) and Program Execution
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels of the company
• Deep understanding of hardware and software development
• Must be a skilled problem solver that utilizes data and experience to identify problems and solutions

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

• 5+ years of Product Management experience
• 3+ years of Embedded Software and Controls experience
• Strong understanding of major automotive systems and subsystems
• Strong understanding of Global Vehicle Development Process and program execution deliverables
• Industry knowledge and expertise of Vehicle State products (current status of the industry and future tech / etc.)

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day individually and collectively to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture.

Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs.

Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits, in addition to many others :

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging.

We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.

GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics.

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