Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary location (Milford, MI) three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role:
The Mechatronic Software Platform organization supports GM’s vision by providing mechatronic infrastructure software and integration services to support our Software Defined Vehicle future. We are an engaged, inclusive, and innovative team that adapts to challenges and works together to enable cutting edge products and services for our customers. These are exciting times- and we want you to be a part of our mission!
We are looking for creative and enthusiastic candidates who want to lead a team working in our space. These Engineering Group Leaders will hold responsibility to lead cross-functional teams to develop software for all vehicle platforms within GM’s portfolio.
The selected candidates will be expected to ensure the organization has the capability and resources to execute on-time with quality and provide thought leadership, foster innovation, facilitate communication, and inspire passion. The successful candidates will embody GM Behaviors and Competencies; actively champion change; demonstrate high business acumen; strategically focus on addressing systemic issues; possess a high level of learning agility; have the ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity; and have a tendency to push the envelope and not accept status quo.
What You’ll do:
Lead of team of highly skilled engineers to foster an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous flow, and relentless improvement
Be a change agent for their domain, and support change in others.
Build relationships, work closely with functional peers to align team towards common objectives.
Establish clear plans for execution per program milestones and anticipate/mitigate risk. Monitor & track progress and proactively communicate status and issues.
Cultivate a collaborative environment irrespective of structural and organizational barriers.
Proactively champion the early adoption of tools to ensure proper data is available at all stages of program development
Foster career growth and professional development of all team members
Train, develop, mentor, and manage employee performance
Lead selection of new employees
Model and foster GM's Core Values and Winning Behaviors
Additional Job DescriptionYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science
7+ years of engineering experience
Demonstrated experience leading change. This includes identifying needed change, as well as championing change that furthered the business
Strong understanding of software build, testing, triage, and issue resolution
Knowledge of both physical (HIL) and virtual (SIL, SOLE) testing environments
Knowledge of mechatronic infrastructure software: basic software, communications, diagnostics, ethernet, cybersecurity, and HWIO
Understanding of SDV architecture
Understanding of GVDP and program execution deliverables
Demonstrated high level of analytical ability, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate complex issues to leaders for alignment and efficient escalation
Capability to manage multiple projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and high accountability for results
Experience leading a high performing team to on-time completion of deliverables
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)
5+ years of technical knowledge and ability in relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Software, Software testing, Calibration, Controls, Tools Development, Validation)
Coding knowledge (Python, C, etc)
Understanding of software design and coding processes
Prior team leadership experience for engineering teams responsible for building, testing, or triaging software
Experience or knowledge of relevant tools (e.g.: Jira, Jenkins , GIT, etc.)
Understanding of instrumentation and data acquisition systems
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NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate
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• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
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