Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, TX three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

General Motors is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as Engineering Manager, Platform/OS. As a global leader in the automotive industry, General Motors is committed to delivering high-quality vehicles that exceed customer expectations. This role will play a critical role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and durability, with a specific focus on the operating system for our in-vehicle infotainment systems. 

  

What You'll Do

Build and lead a team that will contribute to our next generation vehicle operating while supporting and optimizing our existing platforms. Lead an engineering team building software with quality and predictability. Collaborate closely with hardware engineers and partner teams. Develop and enhance processes for building quality software. Collaborate across the organization to identify dependencies and needs. Build an effective engineering team, continually growing the skills of team members and recruiting talent to ensure we have domain specific knowledge.Leads, guides and directs a large group of technical employees responsible for engineering deliverables in support of the organization's business objectives. Manages engineering execution of team as related to the Vehicle Development Process deliverables.  Provides technical leadership to work team.  Interacts and collaborates with many teams cross-functionally.  Leads team on new methods or initiatives without defined procedures, to meet targets.  Reviews and approves engineering documentation, e.g. requirements, documents.Hiring:  Identifies & leads staffing initiatives for work team.Communicating:  Conducts regularly scheduled Group Meetings,  Communicates GM Policies & Procedures, Leadership and Safety Messages.  Creates and communicates vision & strategies specific to functional responsibilities.  May include preparing and giving presentations.Training & Developing:  Insures employees complete all mandatory  GM training and any specific training related to functional responsibility.  Understands & supports employee's career development goals.  Develops and executes initiatives to improve work team capability and increase work team capacity.Assigning Work:  Assigns and manages workload for direct reports.  Sets individual employee and group priorities.Monitoring & Approving GM Records:  Reviews and approves employee work and overtime schedules, expenses, and other work-related data.Evaluating Performance and Behaviors:  Reviews deliverables and provides candid & constructive feedback.  Conducts performance interventions when necessary.  Recognition:  Formally & informally recognizes employee's contributions.  Provides timely and consistent feedback to direct employee's as appropriate.  Participates in compensation planning and administers compensation treatment.Removing Roadblocks & Resolving Issues/Complaints:  Observes and steps up to remove roadblocks and resolve potential issues.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience10 years of experience in software development 6 years of team leadership Deep understanding of kernel, BSPs  and Drivers and associated middleware including Linux, QNX and android Preferred experience with bring-up, drivers and problem solving of discrete multimedia devicesExperience with C/C++ software development for embedded systems.Strong competencies with GIT, CICD and integration and maintenance of middleware and support packages from 3rd part vendor Experience shipping high quality products in a consumer context. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.  Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen attention to detail.  Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong, full stack knowledge of application and OS software.  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Expertise in managing and leading complex projects and assignments  Highly developed oral and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to work in an action-oriented decision-making environment Must plan to anticipate risks associated with projects/tasks and have a plan to mitigate the risks in highly visible environments 

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. 

A company vehicle will be provided for this role with successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report review. 

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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. 

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About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The 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.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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