**Job Description** **GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.** **Hybrid:** This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to [specific location where employee is expected to report] three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business]. **The Role** The VPT chair will provide direct support to the Total Vehicle performance director. Primary job responsibilities: + Owning a weekly VPT meeting: Bringing appropriate topics for VPT review / decision. The VPT chair must have a pulse on what is going on with all of the program teams and know what topics need to be brought in for escalation or decision. In addition to knowing what needs discussion, the VPT chair is also responsible for the facilitation aspect of scheduling, coordinating, running the VPT meeting, taking action items, ensuring follow up, etc. + Owning the knothole ride schedule and ensuring flawless knothole execution. Again there are 2 aspects. the VPT chair not only coordinates the knothole rides / ensures the vehicles are ready and prepped & all participants have a clear understanding of what is being evaluated and why, but also needs to have a pulse on the VDP timing of all programs to know what rides should be scheduled when. + Manage team budget, travel approval process, staff meeting facilitation + Managing a large organization invariably results in a lot of unplanned issues. The VPT chair is expected to be the point contact of support to manage “problems of the day” and will leverage their network to quickly resolve facilities issues, last minute executive requests, etc. **What You’ll Do** + Support the VPT org in its entirety + Provide structure, organization & efficiency to everyday operations for the VPT, including managing weekly VPT decision & escalation meeting + Forecast & Manage teams travel and budget + Work with Competitive Intelligence, SMT, VDDV & Vehicle Performance teams to forecast & manage competitive purchases & fleet operations, including prioritizing benchmark testing + Manage VPT meeting topic schedule, templates & running efficiency, incl. Chassis Tuning Reviews + Manage VPT Staff meeting topic schedule & running efficiency + Lead, Organize & Execute high level executive ride events, including Knothole + Keeps Manager and team informed of assignment status, timing, and technical issues **Additional Job Description** **Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)** + Bachelors degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics + 5+ years of engineering experience in a related field + Experience in Vehicle Performance + Possesses a high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with individuals at all levels within the organization, specifically upper management, to achieve mutual goals + Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and critical thinking skills with minimal input from management + Champions the resolution of tough issues without being asked + Ability to organize, lead the Performance Integration Team and negotiate with engineers that have conflicting requirements to find the win/win solutions + Proficient with the Global Vehicle Development Process + Drive to ensure high quality, on time completion of tasks **What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)** + Experience in the vehicle performance center + Experience in design and release engineering + Ability to organize issues, interpret strategies and effectively communicate to team members and management to facilitate timely decisions + Demonstrated ability to identify issues early and drive timely resolution + DFSS Green Belt Certified **This job may be eligible for relocation benefits** **About GM** Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. **Why Join Us** We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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