Global Senior Manager, Dangerous Goods Transportation

General Motors

Global Senior Manager leading GM’s Dangerous Goods Transportation program and compliance strategies. Responsible for developing organizational capabilities in regulatory standards and safety practices for transportation.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain the vision for the DGT global organization and recruit, develop, and retain high-performing DGT professionals
Represent GM in industry group meetings and forums that include government representatives
Provide subject matter leadership on applicable regulatory frameworks, including country-specific and mode-specific requirements
Manage GM’s team of global DGT professionals and plan and administer department strategies, goals, objectives, operations, and budgets
Lead the development, review, and updating of DGT documentation, training, and transportation operations procedures
Build and sustain a governance model that includes regional procedures, steering committees, compliance monitoring, and clear role accountability
Partner with regional technical SMEs and site teams to implement procedures, strengthen controls, and ensure local execution aligns with GM global policy and regulatory obligations
Develop strategy to execute and implement global DGT procedures and compliance practices
Establish and maintain strong relationships with engineering, manufacturing, safety, supply chain, legal, and other internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
5 + years of experience leading a DGT or similar compliance team
Experience engaging with regulators
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager credential
Certified Dangerous Goods Professional or Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor credentials
Experience working in a global context and navigating cultural nuances
Understanding of regional variations in regulatory requirements and operational practices
Demonstrated expertise in international and domestic regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods
Strong project/program management capability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcompliance practicesregulatory frameworkstransportation operations proceduresgovernance model developmentstrategy executionbudget administrationdocumentation reviewcontrols strengtheningcultural navigation

Soft Skills

leadershiprelationship buildingstakeholder engagementteam managementcommunicationstrategic planningproblem-solvingcollaborationaccountabilityadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeCertified Hazardous Materials ManagerCertified Dangerous Goods ProfessionalDangerous Goods Safety Advisor