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 peopleas we aim to makedriving safer smarter and more connected shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
The Role:
The Business Planner plays a critical role in executing and enhancing core business processes for the Automation organization. This position serves as the primary connection point for strategic decision-making ensuring Automation & Cybersecurity plans align with GMs broader mission and priorities. You will partner closely with leadership on financial strategy resource planning Workplace of Choice (WOC) initiatives and cross-center collaboration. Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of autonomy accountability and strategic insight.
What Youll Do (Responsibilities):
Conduct forecasting budgeting and operational analysis to support departmental targets
Partner with HR Finance Talent Acquisition and Leadership to align resource needs with program demand
Lead cross-functional planning for the annual 5-Year Strategy
Evaluate organizational strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats developing actionable recommendations
Identify standardize and optimize core business processes
Facilitate leadership communications including Center Reviews All Leader Meetings team meetings workshops and All People Meetings
Support evaluation and prioritization of Workplace of Choice initiatives
Provide clarity and alignment for managers and leaders on ME Lighthouse goals and deliverables
Assist leaders and teams in meeting organizational and Lighthouse commitments (training skills assessments moment initiatives program reviews etc.)
Support Program Reviews by elevating launch status updates to leadership
Manage and continuously improve collaborative communication platforms (Automation Slack SharePoint Teams)
Develop and deploy AI-driven tools dashboards and workflows to streamline business processes
Serve as an internal resource to guide teams in adopting and effectively leveraging AI capabilities across the Automation organization
Collaborate with other ME Centers on strategic initiatives and enterprise-wide alignment
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
Bachelors degree
3 years of experience in manufacturing and/or manufacturing engineering
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels across central office and plant locations
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Slack
Proactive critical thinker with a continuous improvement mindset and a collaborative One Team approach
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
5 years of experience in manufacturing and/or manufacturing engineering (experience across multiple areas preferred)
Advanced expertise in Power BI PowerPoint and SharePoint
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