Solutions Program Manager Engineer â Robotics & Automation Systems
Solutions Program Manager Engineer â Robotics & Automation Systems
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Job Description
Job Description
Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to the designated location a minimum of three days per week. The primary work location will be Warren MI.
The Role
TheSolutions Program Manager Engineerwithin theAutonomous Robotics Center (ARC)plays a critical role in leading complex cross-functional automation and robotics programs. You will serve as the business project lead managing timelines risks and issue resolution while aligning strategic objectives with technical development goals. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation in manufacturing systems collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cutting-edge automation solutions.
What Youll Do
- Lead automation and robotics initiatives from concept through deployment managing scope schedule and deliverables.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans issue trackers and risk registers to ensure program success.
- Coordinate across hardware electrical software and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Facilitate technical reviews escalation processes and cross-functional workshops to resolve issues and maintain alignment.
- Collaborate with leadership and business units to align near-term execution with long-term strategic goals.
- Track program KPIs and provide regular updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Support vendor engagement contract execution and integration of external technologies into GM systems.
- 5 years of experience managing engineering programs in automation robotics or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet Jira) and methodologies (Agile Waterfall hybrid).
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles including requirements traceability interface management and validation planning.
- Experience managing technical trade-offs across hardware/software systems and coordinating with engineering leads.
- Skilled in risk identification mitigation planning and issue resolution across complex technical programs.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Robotics Systems) Project Management or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Proven success managing highly technical cross-functional programs involving robotics platforms automation cells or material handling systems.
- Certification in Project Management (e.g. PMP PRINCE2 PMI-ACP).
- Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as SysML Cameo or IBM Rhapsody.
- Familiarity with robotic integration workflows including PLC coordination safety validation and deployment planning.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in simulation-based planning risk modeling or scenario analysis.
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
this position may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
