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Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Tech Center on a full-time basis.
The Role
Embark on a visionary journey with GM's Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) team, where your leadership will shape the future of automotive electrical systems. In this strategic role, you will define the business plan and multi-year strategy to exceed our customers’ expectations for electrical performance in their vehicles in a way that is cost-effective to the enterprise. You will support this diverse technical organization by managing Business Processes, communications, and culture as we move into an exciting future.
What You’ll Do
Support the Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV Director in the organization and running of the business (staff meetings, special assignments, etc.).
Lead a team of business managers and coordinators, focusing on their development and fostering a people-first culture.
Develop and maintain multi-year business strategy for improving vehicle electrical performance across the Global Manufacturing footprint.
Manage the business planning strategy including the Business Plan Deployment (BPD) and internal processes for the organization.
Assess the execution of initiatives versus the business plan.
Analyze and report out on key operating metrics such as E-FTQ, electrical warranty, and Manufacturing Cost Per Unit (MCPU).
Manage multiple budgets (operations, capital, people).
Continuously evolve and future-proof Business Processes to enhance operational efficiency and exceed the future needs of our stakeholders.
Identify and quantify cost reduction opportunities and handle a variety of special assignments.
Develop and conduct presentations for all levels of management.
Champion a culture of foresight and innovation, encouraging the sharing of future-oriented lessons learned, best practices, and vehicle insights across assembly plant teams.
Foster a forward-thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates through future organizational and industry challenges to ensure long-term project success.
Build and nurture strategic relationships across a spectrum of functions, including electronics, software, calibration, quality, manufacturing, and program management, to synergize efforts towards future innovations.
Exemplify and instill GM’s Core Values and Winning Behaviors with a forward-looking perspective, setting new standards for leadership and teamwork in the era of automotive innovation.
This role requires up to 50% travel, often with little notice. International travel is likely.
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
7 years of experience related to Manufacturing processes, project management, or business operations
Proven ability to articulate visionary concepts effectively and communicate professionally and concisely to all levels of leadership
People-first leadership skills
Demonstrated project management prowess, with an understanding of future automotive systems and the evolution of automotive technologies.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Thorough knowledge of Manufacturing and Business Processes
Strong passion in people development
Master’s degree in a technical or managerial discipline
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. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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Diversity Information
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