Hybrid
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren three times per week, at minimum.
The Role
The Engineering Group Manager (EGM) for Process Management is responsible for leading, coaching, inspiring, and managing a group of various engineering process owners and subject matter experts (SMEs). This role directly manages development and maintenance of processes, standards, and operational plans in support of the organization's business strategies that have a direct impact on enterprise results and ensures compliance with GM’s Global Product Safety Principles. GM’s Process organization is transforming to be more strategic in providing cross functional alignment between Global Product Development and Soft and Services. This leader will be challenged with seeking out opportunities that streamline the enterprise to the most efficient solutions. They will influence others throughout the enterprise to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches, including identifying problems and updating or modifying complex working methods while promoting GM's values.
What You'll Do
Responsible for ensuring business processes are streamlined, efficient, and documented.
Ensure that processes comply with GM’s Global Product Safety Principles and internal safety requirements.
Work alongside the GMAS team and the GPD Safety Process & Federal Oversight Lead to continuously audit processes internally.
Partner with cross functional corporate process owners to drive commonality in both S&S and GPD.
Lead a team of process owners (~15-20 members) within the newly formed Engineering Process Improvement and Efficiency team.
Innovate and execute efficiency opportunities within current business processes to reduce proliferation of tool solutions.
Remove roadblocks and resolve potential issues for the team, escalating issues quickly when execution issues are identified
Conduct regularly scheduled Group Meetings and Communicate GM Policies & Procedures, Leadership, and Safety Messages.
Assign and manage workload for direct reports, reviewing and approving work-related data.
Responsible for training, mentoring, giving constructive feedback, and the development of team members.
Partner with staff to develop yearly CAP goals aligned to corporate KSIs.
Identify & develop succession plans for staff, including well-vetted interviewing and seamless onboarding to new hires.
Manage cultural diversity in the team, and support global partners and program activity
Formally & informally recognize employee contributions and provide timely and consistent feedback to direct employees appropriately.
Participate in compensation planning and deliver compensation as supported by leadership.
Ensure employees complete all mandatory GM training and any specific training related to functional responsibility.
Additional Job DescriptionYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in engineering/business or equivalent discipline.
Highly developed oral and written communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
Proven capabilities of leading strong teams to success.
Experience working on and leading Global teams with the capability to drive change in all regions.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Master's Degree
Knowledge and experience in the Global Vehicle Development Process.
DFSS Black Belt Certification
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. PLEASE 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.
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Benefits OverviewThe goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
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