Description

Senior Program Manager, Data Engineering

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Technical Innovation Center in Warren, MI or Austin, TX three times per week, at minimum. This position can be located at either of these locations.

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

As a Senior Program Manager for Data Engineering , you will lead program execution across a portfolio of high-impact initiatives within GM’s Data Engineering organization (e.g., Device Data Capture, Vehicle Data Engineering, AV Data, Customer & Marketing, Data Governance).

In this highly visible, cross-functional role, you will drive complex, large-scale software engineering programs from concept through delivery – partnering closely with engineering, product, and executive stakeholders. You will play a critical role in shaping roadmaps, establishing scalable governance models, and driving disciplined execution to deliver high-quality, data-driven solutions that power GM’s next-generation vehicles and services.

What You’ll Do

Lead end-to-end execution of a portfolio of 2–4 complex data engineering programs, ensuring alignment to business priorities, technical strategy, and customer impact
Own program planning and delivery, including scope, timelines, resource planning, and sequencing of work across multiple teams
Drive execution rigor across programs by proactively managing dependencies, risks, and blockers, and implementing mitigation plans to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery
Provide clear, data-driven visibility into program health, including progress, risks, and key metrics, to stakeholders at all levels
Partner with engineering and product teams to ensure strong roadmap planning (12–18 months), high-quality requirements, and effective intake and prioritization of new work
Embed best practices across the software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, SRE, and developer experience, to improve delivery efficiency and reliability
Connect work across programs and domains, identifying synergies, integration points, and potential conflicts across engineering, product, and business functions
Champion continuous improvement by streamlining processes, enhancing execution models, and scaling best practices across teams
Communicate with clarity and influence, using a combination of storytelling and metrics to drive alignment and decision-making

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

3–5+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or product/program leadership, with increasing scope and ownership
BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional software engineering programs in enterprise environments
Strong ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders across technical and business domains
Exceptional problem-solving skills with a data-driven, analytical mindset
Clear and concise communicator, able to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights
Deep experience with modern program management methodologies (Agile, hybrid, scaled frameworks) and tools such as Jira, Align, and Confluence

What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an MBA with a technical focus
Experience with technologies in Automotive Manufacturing
Hands-on or adjacent experience with data engineering concepts such as data pipelines, data platforms, and large-scale architectures
Background in software development, distributed systems, or systems integration
Experience building or leveraging dashboards and analytics (e.g., BI tools) to drive program insights and decision-making
Familiarity with automotive, mobility, or other data-intensive industries

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Ce poste est hybride. Cela signifie que le candidat retenu doit se rendre sur un site donné au moins trois fois par semaine {ou à une autre fréquence imposée par son supérieur hiérarchique}.

Ce poste ne donne pas droit à des indemnités de déménagement. Les éventuels frais de déménagement seront à la charge du candidat retenu.

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