**Job Description** **Work Arrangement** Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum. **The Role** General Motors is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager to lead the North American Automation Execution team as we launch our future vehicles. This role will be instrumental in leading a large team in executing strategic initiatives that support our growth objectives and enhance our competitive advantage. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader with a strong background in controls, robotics, vision, and plant floor systems that leverages engineering principles, is data-driven, and has excellent communication and collaboration skills. **What You'll Do** + Lead and empower a large team of controls engineering experts to execute innovative solutions by providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship. + Execute scalable automation solutions to enable cost-effective manufacturing. + Execute, pilot or support GPS, Press, Body, Paint and GA execution and process development teams as they create new iterations of the Bill of Equipment for specific program/plant launches. + Ensure flawless execution of product programs and Non-Product Program projects, including willingness to work weekends, shutdowns, and holidays as needed. + Provide visionary leadership by helping develop and implementing a comprehensive digitization strategy for your team by leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and emulation to optimize processes/technologies across North America. + Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, measure success, and celebrate achievements. + Collaborate and influence with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, IT, finance, and supply chain, to ensure seamless implementation of program launches. + Develop and deliver presentations to senior leadership on project updates, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives. **Travel** Must be able to travel domestically and internationally **Additional Job Description** **Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)** + Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field + 10+ years of progressive experience in controls engineering, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement + 10+ years of experience in a leadership role, effectively leading large teams to achieve operational goals and drive performance + Comprehensive understanding of the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP) and related manufacturing deliverables, ensuring alignment with global standards and practices + High level of technical aptitude and innovation mindset + Understanding of industry trends and core technologies involved in manufacturing systems and must be capable of making decisions and setting directions to enable successful launches + Strong fiscal mindset focused on company financial results **What Will Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)** + Knowledge of AI and machine learning applications in solving business problems + Detailed understanding of vision systems + Master’s degree in manufacturing, business, or engineering This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. 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