Job Description

Work Arrangement:

This role is based remotely, but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Pontiac, or Milford, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

Please note: Role subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM Defense

GM Defense (GMD) continues a 100-year legacy of designing, validating, and manufacturing vehicles and equipment in support of defense and other government customers. Within GM Defense, the recently created Autonomous Driving and Robotics group is charged with adapting, integrating, and enhancing GM’s automated driving capabilities to the needs of GM Defense customers.

Job Description

GM Defense is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual who is eager to showcase their talents and make a significant impact in a strategic growth area. Our ideal candidate has familiarity and experience working in the European and Middle East North African (MENA) regions. Additionally, the ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous situations and demonstrates problem-solving leadership with minimal oversight.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with the Capture Manager and the Chief Engineer to ensure RFP submissions (technical feasibility, timing, resources, etc.) are executable upon contract award.
Execute the awarded contract, achieving customer requirements, exceeding expectations, and maximizing GM Defense profitability.
Manage government and GM Defense program imperatives, including schedule, performance, cost, resources, risk assessment, and gap closure plans.
Lead and manage the cross-functional program execution team (PET) in collaboration with the Chief, enabling all participants to contribute to their full potential.
Manage issues and risks through effective decision framing and drive for resolution.
Communicate clearly through standalone presentations, team meetings, and one-on-one discussions with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
Develop materials for internal gate reviews and external government leadership reviews.
Integrate all supporting functional processes.
Drive on-time completion of work.
Develop high-performing teams by establishing behavioral norms and clear priorities.
Maintain effectiveness in changing environments and with different technologies and responsibilities while balancing government and GM Defense priorities.
Organizational Agility
Business Acumen
Dealing with Ambiguity
Managerial Courage
Risk Management
Priority Setting

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor's Degree
7+ years of Planning, Program Management, or equivalent experience required (e.g., PMI certification).
Previous experience in international and US government contracting or government procurement .
Proficient with the Estimate At Completion (EAC) program management framework.
Familiarity with European and MENA regions/cultures to effectively execute business imperatives.
Proven track record of developing and driving high-performance teams.
Strong framing and communication skills.
Excellent ability to deal with ambiguity.
Proficient in MS Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Project.
Experience working cross-culturally with various international customers globally.
Understanding of localization concepts for different countries.
Experience and understanding of financial tracking during case/program execution.
Experience in the design, development, and manufacturing of vehicles.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time domestically and internationally.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

MBA or equivalent degree.
Familiarity with the defense industry, including knowledge of Acquisition frameworks, Business Development, Planning, Portfolio Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, and Supply Chain.

Work Arrangement:

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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 incudes, 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

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