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Accessories Program Engineering Manager

  • Localização
    • Warren, Michigan
  • Tipo de trabalho Full time
  • Postou
  • Job Requisition JR-202613193

Descrição

This role is categorized as hybrid, meaning the selected candidate will be expected to work on‑site at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week (or other frequency determined by their manager).   

  • This role is eligible for relocation benefits

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..

Accessories Program Engineering Manager (Execution) :

Have you ever imagined leading the engineering of a high-impact accessory portfolio—one that excites customers and drives profitability? If so, the Accessories Program Engineering Manager role could be your next big opportunity.


About the Role:
As an Accessories Program Engineering Manager, you will lead the execution of the accessory program portfolio, foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure every product meets the highest standards of performance, quality, and innovation—delivering customer-focused solutions that inspire and succeed. These offerings enhance vehicle appeal, personalization, and functionality, creating excitement and driving profitability. The portfolio includes appearance packages, off-road enhancements, performance upgrades, protection features, storage solutions, and other innovations that elevate the ownership experience.

Looking for outstanding individuals who demonstrate the following qualities:

  • Influential Leadership
  • Collaborative Mindset
  • Team-Oriented Approach
  • Resilience
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Self-Motivation

What You Will Do (Responsibilities):

  • Lead the engineering development of highly profitable accessories portfolios through the execution phase of the VDP (post DSI to SORP).
  • Key accessory contact to program team.  Support meeting forums as needed (VAPIR/PET/POPs/VPIT/ CITs).
  • Maintain the program scorecard for engineering deliverables (e.g., Dot Chart) and report program status at SMT meetings during key program milestones.
  • Lead program engineering status reviews.
  • Lead the overall integration of accessories into the production vehicle. (i.e. mass inputs)
  • Drive project approvals through DCRs and DCTA reviews.
  • Input, manage and communicate program workload and PCAR input.
  • Coordinate program, studio and cross-SMT issue escalations.
  • Co-lead developing and managing accessories brand/segment portfolio strategies. (i.e. Clinics )
  • Support workshare and RASIC development for global programs.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • BS Degree – Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering functions within GM or equivalent.
  • Previous design / release experience strongly preferred.
  • Good understanding of GVDP
  • Flexibility to work in an evolving process.
  • Process leader - knows how to lead changes to evolving processes.
  • Strong leadership ability. High level of self-motivation
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and comfortable presenting/reporting to Senior Leadership
  • Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints.
  • Ability to network and run effective meetings with diverse participants that collaborate cross-functionally and globally to reach consensus.
  • This position requires the legal ability to operate a motor vehicle daily.​

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Master’s Degree
  • 3 years of work experience in Accessory Product Development
  • SMT Experience preferred.

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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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