Manager, NBD and Strategic Partners-1

Job Description

Work Arrangement

Support GM Chinas corporate development and partnership agenda by driving new business opportunities managing strategic relationships and facilitating key negotiations through effective cross-functional collaboration enabling growth and strengthening GMs position in the China market.

What Youll Do

1. Corporate & New Business Development

• Identify and assess new business opportunities through continuous industry and competitive monitoring.

• Lead cross-functional teams in project framing strategic evaluation and solution development.

• Drive project execution and ensure timely progress through effective coordination across GM joint ventures and partner organizations.

• Support senior management decision-making by highlighting key issues recommending solutions and preparing briefing materials.

• Collaborate with global and regional counterparts to ensure consistent alignment on strategy business priorities and execution.

2. Partnership & Negotiation Management

• Serve as a primary interface with joint venture and external partners to facilitate collaboration and problem-solving.

• Build strong trust-based relationships that bridge organizational and cultural differences.

• Lead or support negotiation of agreements (e.g. Licensing Engineering Services Co-Development and Cooperation Agreements).

• Coordinate with Government Relations and Public Policy teams to support project approvals and external engagements.

3. Strategy & Competitive Intelligence

• Support China-level and initiative-specific strategy development tracking implementation and milestones.

• Conduct market and competitive analyses in collaboration with Planning and Sales functions to derive business implications.

• Maintain awareness of industry dynamics policy trends and competitive intelligence to proactively inform corporate development priorities.

4. Ad Hoc Projects

• Lead or contribute to special studies and ad hoc initiatives sponsored by senior management often involving cross-functional alignment and executive communication.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree or above in Business Finance Engineering Economics or related fields; MBA preferred.

• 58 years of relevant experience in corporate development business consulting finance investment or related areas; experience in the automotive or mobility sector preferred.

• Strong strategic thinking analytical and project management capabilities; able to structure complex business issues evaluate opportunities and deliver high-quality results within tight timelines.

• Solid understanding of the China and global automotive industry including familiarity with new energy and intelligent vehicle technologies.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in both English and Mandarin; capable of influencing and aligning diverse functions and partners at all levels.

• Demonstrates high standards of professionalism learning agility and sound judgment; consistently delivers high-quality results with precision composure and accountability.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Familiarity with GMs joint-venture structures and governance processes is an advantage.

About GM

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