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Program Manager – GM Energy Hardware Products
General MotorsProgram Manager overseeing hardware product development from concept to launch for GM Energy portfolio. Driving alignment and execution with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead hardware product development programs through the stage-gate process from concept, development, validation, and launch.
- Define and manage program scope, timing, milestones, budget, resourcing needs, and deliverables.
- Track program performance against key development and launch targets and provide clear status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
- Maintain program risk registers, identify issues early, and drive mitigation plans across cross-functional teams.
- Plan and facilitate program execution meetings with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners.
- Develop recommendations related to program changes, including timing, scope, resourcing, cost, and risk mitigation.
- Manage change control processes for scope, cost, timing, and go-to-market impacts.
- Define required internal and customer-facing product documentation needed for product release and launch readiness.
- Coordinate supplier and GM technical deliverables required to support hardware product development and release.
- Track and confirm GM Energy products are released in alignment with vehicle program and portfolio roadmaps.
- Author and manage program content change requests through applicable GM release and approval systems.
- Support quality readiness reviews, validation activities, and launch readiness assessments.
- Partner closely with engineering, product management, product planning, supply chain, purchasing, software teams, and quality teams to ensure successful execution.
- Coordinate with supplier partners and channel stakeholders on key launch and release milestones.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years experience managing complex hardware product development programs in the automotive, energy, or related industries
- Strong understanding of stage-gate processes, product development lifecycles, and launch management
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders
- Strong skills in program planning, issue resolution, and risk management
- Experience using program management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risks and develop mitigation plans
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and team coordination.
Benefits
Comp & perks- From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.
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Hard Skills & Tools
hardware product developmentstage-gate processprogram planningrisk managementissue resolutionproduct development lifecyclelaunch managementchange control processesprogram performance trackingquality readiness reviews
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcross-functional team leadershipstakeholder alignmentteam coordination