Staff Program Manager, CoSIM and Calibration

General Motors

Staff Program Manager leading CoSIM and calibration execution at General Motors. Scaling virtual engineering methods to improve vehicle development speed and reduce physical prototypes.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-functional programs with a focus on vehicle controls, embedded software, and calibration workflows. Capable of translating complex engineering challenges into actionable business decisions while fostering a culture of collaboration and ownership.

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Cross-Functional Program LeadershipVehicle Controls ExpertiseCalibration Workflow DevelopmentExecutive Communication SkillsRisk Management and Resolution

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Hard Skills

CalibrationEmbedded SoftwareVirtual ValidationProgram ManagementData AnalysisWorkflow DevelopmentDecision-MakingTechnical LeadershipContinuous ImprovementVersion Control

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringCommunicationOwnership

Tools & Technologies

CoSIM EnvironmentsTest FacilitiesSimulation VariantsController ModelsData Supporting Tools

Industry Keywords

EngineeringCalibration WorkflowsSystems EngineeringVehicle ProgramsQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution of GM’s transition toward using CoSIM environments for selected calibration and system-regression activities
Own the integrated CoSIM and calibration execution roadmap, including scope, milestones, dependencies, decision points, resource needs and measurable outcomes
Lead cross-functional execution across calibration, controls, software, systems engineering, validation, vehicle programs, test facilities and external partners
Establish and maintain the operating model for intake, prioritization, ownership, handoffs, issue escalation and decision-making
Drive readiness of simulation variants, plant and controller models, calibration inputs, test scenarios, data and supporting tools
Define repeatable calibration and regression workflows with technical leaders, including version control, traceability, approval paths, release readiness and continuous improvement
Identify and resolve technical, organizational and schedule risks; provide leadership with status, options and recommendations
Create reporting for program health, capability maturity, adoption, quality, cycle time and physical-asset utilization
Represent the initiative in senior leadership reviews and technical forums
Translate complex engineering issues into business decisions and actionable commitments
Mentor program and technical leads and build a culture of ownership, collaboration, urgency and fact-based problem solving

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated success leading technically complex, cross-functional programs from strategy through implementation and operational adoption
Practical understanding of vehicle controls, embedded software, calibration, virtual validation or related engineering-development workflows
Experience coordinating teams through ambiguity, competing priorities, dependencies and issues without relying solely on formal authority
Strong written, verbal and executive communication skills
Ability to present risks, decisions and recommendations to senior leaders
Demonstrated ownership of outcomes and disciplined follow-through
Commitment to safety, quality and customer needs
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship; applicants must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Must be able to report to the specific location at least 3 times a week, or at another frequency dictated by the manager

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Company vehicle evaluation program, including assignment of a General Motors vehicle after successful motor vehicle report review
GM vehicle evaluation program participants may receive a company vehicle to drive and evaluate