Hybrid: Reporting to a specific location where work needs to be performed / collaboration should happen (regardless this location is within a hub) and without regard to where a candidate lives (some employees may end up hybrid who live more than 50 miles away but where business needs dictate them to be onsite at a specific location three days per week).
- This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Global Technical Center, or Sunnyvale Technical Center or Austin innovation Center three times per week, at minimum.
- This job is eligible for relocation benefit
Innovative design ideas are destined to be a catalyst to transform our automotive software and service experiences. The General Motors Human Interface Design team is dedicated to inventing, designing, and delivering our core software experiences in our vehicles and across our 1st party apps and branded websites.
Sr. Manager, Design Program Management are responsible for enabling the operational frameworks of the GM interface design team, inclusive of processes, and best practices. As the liaison between Software Product Management, Engineering, Program Management, Marketing, and the Brand Studios, our Sr. Manager, Design Program Management ensure seamless collaboration and successful outcomes. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, a keen eye for aesthetics, multitasking abilities, and a problem-solving mindset to define what makes a great product. Sr. Manager, Design Program Management oversee a complex workflow in close collaboration with a team of specialists focused on delivering exceptional user experiences through research and implementation.
Program Practice Management
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Build, lead, and inspire a diverse team of 8-10 program managers at varying career stages, fostering growth and professional development across all levels.
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Oversee the selection, engagement, and performance of 3rd party vendors and partners for program delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
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Partner with leaders in design, product management, engineering, and business operations to develop and implement robust operating models, driving efficiency, timely delivery, and measurable business outcomes.
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Lead end-to-end delivery of high-impact design initiatives, ensuring timely launch of new features, services, and process improvements across a comprehensive product portfolio.
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Drive the evolution, standardization, and adoption of scalable design program management frameworks, tools, and methodologies to support multi-brand and multi-regional operations.
