Global Program Launch Manager
General Motors
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Pontiac • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Lead and coach a GPS Program Management team to successfully execute pre‑production and test build events.
- Manage disciplined execution for all PPO build events, ensuring Key Indicator Report deliverables are completed on time and with high quality.
- Partner closely with Propulsion Chief Engineers, Assistant Chief Engineers, and Lead Engineers to communicate program strategies, milestones, and issue escalations for RLM and Gamma builds.
- Establish build strategy, timing, and readiness within the GPDP framework to ensure alignment with delivery, content, and quality requirements.
- Collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Validation, Program Execution, and GPSC teams to ensure seamless, customer‑focused execution.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement through standardized work, lessons learned, and optimized processes.
- Lead scheduling teams responsible for internal Dyno operations and external vehicle PPO (other) GPS build activities.
- Oversee scheduling support for GPS internal shop operations, including FMS, Gear Center/eMotor, and Machine Shop activities.
- Manage and coordinate material flow for Dyno build activity, including warehouse operations and point‑of‑use (POU) cribs.
- Administer PPO systems to support GPS operational needs and ensure data accuracy and process compliance.
- Support the development and execution of Ultra Low Volume builds and Non-traditional build requests and events.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, subsystem integration, or pre‑production build environments (RLM, Gamma, PPO)
- 2+ years of experience leading teams of salaried professionals, providing technical direction, workload prioritization, and guidance across complex engineering deliverables.
- Strong working knowledge of the Global Propulsion Development Process (GPDP) including milestone readiness, build event execution, validation entry/exit criteria, and Key Indicator Report requirements.
- Knowledge/experience with propulsion system hardware (engines, eMotors, inverters, battery interfaces, driveline components) and their associated build/test processes.
- Technical proficiency in manufacturing planning and build execution, including Dyno operations, machining workflows, assembly sequencing, and material flow management.
- Ability to analyze and interpret technical data (readiness metrics, manufacturing BOMs, build variances) to drive corrective action and escalate issues when needed.
- Proficient with engineering systems and tools such as TeamCenter, build management systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and PPO scheduling or workflow tools.
- Strong capability in root‑cause analysis and problem‑solving, using structured methods (5‑Why, fishbone, fault isolation, control plan adherence).
- Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional engineering reviews, ensuring technical alignment across Product Development, Validation, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain.
- Ability to manage complex technical interdependencies, ensuring build content, configuration control, and hardware readiness meet required engineering specifications.
- Strong technical communication skills, capable of presenting complex build readiness, risk assessments, and engineering constraints to Chief Engineers and leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Relocation benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
automotive manufacturingmanufacturing engineeringsubsystem integrationpre-production buildGlobal Propulsion Development Process (GPDP)propulsion system hardwaremanufacturing planningDyno operationsmaterial flow managementroot-cause analysis
Soft Skills
leadershiptechnical directionworkload prioritizationproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationtechnical communicationcontinuous improvementanalytical skillsguidanceescalation management