General Motors

Staff Program Manager, Trailering

General Motors

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Warren • Missouri • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead execution of complex, cross-functional infotainment and connectivity programs, ensuring alignment on scope, resources, and timelines for the Trailering domain end to end
  • Develop and maintain operational plans, track milestones, and proactively manage risks to ensure on-time delivery across all teams for trailering such as chassis, application, mobile & web
  • Coordinate across engineering, product management, and supply chain to support vehicle launch deliverables and resolve critical issues
  • Design and optimize operational workflows for software integration and vehicle interface systems, driving process efficiency
  • Facilitate change management and adoption of new tools, systems, and operational rhythms across teams
  • Lead recurring operational reviews, readiness checks, and launch alignment meetings; provide executive-level reporting and dashboards
  • Forecast resource needs, monitor program risks, and ensure compliance with safety-critical software development practices
  • Champion operational best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to scale processes and enhance program performance
  • Act as a trusted partner to leadership, providing insights on program status, dependencies, and strategic trade-offs
  • Lead regular sync with program teams to ensure alignment on current tasks and future initiatives are understood.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in operations or program management roles in fast-paced, technical environments
  • 5+ years leading complex software or systems programs with direct ownership of delivery execution across multiple functions
  • Proven track record in aligning cross functional teams, including product, engineering, supply chain, and operations, toward shared outcomes
  • Experience operating in matrixed organizations, with strong influence skills and executive presence
  • Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies; fluency with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Smartsheet or similar platforms
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights to senior leadership
  • Ability to operate effectively in high complexity product environments, particularly in automotive systems
Benefits
  • Company Vehicle after successful completion of a motor vehicle report review
  • This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementoperations managementsoftware integrationprocess efficiencychange managementrisk managementAgile methodologyWaterfall methodologydata-driven insightscompliance with safety-critical software development
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsinfluence skillsexecutive presencecross-functional alignmentstrategic trade-offsproblem-solvingcollaborationcontinuous improvement