Sr. Manager - Program Execution

General Motors • Warren, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s 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 Senior Manager, Program Execution is a GM Level 9 people leader accountable for a distinct business area: delivering ARC product programs from concept through launch with clear ownership of technical execution, schedule integrity, and cross‑functional alignment. This role leads the core engineering execution engine—mechanical and electrical—turning product intent into released, buildable, and producible designs that can scale across GM manufacturing. This leader: Defines and executes the end‑to-end engineering execution strategy for ARC programs. Leads a team of leaders and senior technical experts, setting strategy, objectives, and KPIs for program execution. Influences across Manufacturing Engineering, MO, MEIT, GPSC, Safety, and plant teams to ensure ARC programs deliver on time, at quality, and to technical intent.

Requirements

• 10+ years leading complex engineering programs or products in robotics, automation, electro‑mechanical systems, vehicles, GPS systems, or advanced manufacturing.
• Deep experience in mechanical and/or electrical system execution, from concept through launch.
• Experienced people leadership, including leading multi‑discipline engineering teams and/or other leaders, with scope consistent with a Senior Manager / GM Level 9 role.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional engineering execution, balancing program management discipline with strong technical credibility.
• Demonstrated success operating in technically dense, high‑ambiguity environments, making timely decisions with incomplete information.
• Strong experience with change management, configuration control, and engineering release processes in a production environment.

Nice To Haves

• Background in robotics, autonomous systems, or industrial automation deployed in production plants.
• Experience working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, GPSC, Safety, and IT/Data on cross‑functional program delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to define and execute strategy and operational plans for an engineering execution function or distinct business area.
• Experience leading large, cross‑functional initiatives that span multiple plants, regions, or business units, with measurable impact on timing, quality, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Own the Program Execution Strategy and Roadmap
• Mechanical Execution Leadership
• Electrical Execution Leadership
• Cross‑Functional Delivery and Risk Management
• Leadership, People, and Change Management

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees