Staff Technical Program Manager, Software Validation (Autonomous Vehicles)

Job Description

At General Motors our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen but to be felt. Were turning todays impossible into tomorrows standard - from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design intelligent software and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer smarter and more connected shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role

The Autonomous Vehicle (AV) organization is dedicated to advancing the development of autonomous vehicles through cutting-edge simulation technologies and novel iterative development processes. The Software Validation organization holds end-to-end accountability for every capability and feature spanning the autonomy software system.

As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) supporting the Software Validation team within the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) organization you will play a critical role in validation strategy planning and execution for GMs autonomous driving program. You will work cross-functionally with multiple teams (embodied AI simulation testing product safety and systems) to define clear milestones de-risk dependencies drive alignment and execute projects efficiently.

The ideal candidate is both technical and execution-driven builds trust and confidence with partners quickly and has experience in AV software verification and validation.

What Youll Do

Partner with Software Validation Systems Engineers to break down requirements and technical specs into achievable implementation roadmaps including planning timelines key milestones and identification of cross-team dependencies

Collaborate with multiple cross functional engineering teams on critical technical areas to deliver requirements / guidance for long-lead validation areas

Align with leaders and engineers from embodied AI simulation testing product safety and systems and drive development and execution on validation roadmaps and initiatives to achieve program goals

Build trust and strong relationships with partner teams to collaborate and execute efficiently

Proactively identify technical / program risks and blockers across the AV organizationand drives mitigations including escalating to program leadership when necessary

Define and track KPIs program metrics and validation milestones to ensure timely delivery of engineering achievements

Lead program reviews with technical and executive stakeholders across organizations

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

BS or MS in Engineering Computer Science or equivalent experience

8 years of engineering and technical program management experience

A track record of successfully managing technically complex cross-functional programs

Strong systems thinking with ability to expose and mitigate risks

Excellent communication skills capable of switching between high-level leadership summaries and detailed technical discussions

Ability to adapt and operate under ambiguity

Familiarity with Agile program delivery Jira Confluence Smartsheet and technical development workflows

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

Demonstrated experience in data AI/ML robotics or autonomous systems

Exposure to verifying and validating software and systems

Ability to develop inspire and motivate team

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Company Vehicle:Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

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