Controls Readiness Team Lead

Description
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report onsite at the Milford Proving Ground - Bldg 104 - Vehicle Integration, at least three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Overview
Join General Motors as a Controls Readiness Team (CRT) Lead , a critical role within the Vehicle Intelligence Platform (VIP) portfolio. The CRT Lead ensures vehicle controls production readiness and effective change management for Global Electrification, Controls, Software & Electronics (GECSE). This role is essential to achieving zero delays, zero unknowns, and milestone readiness for VIP programs. Ideal candidates are proactive, high-energy leaders ready to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Planning

• Lead cross-functional CRT teams to achieve program timing objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on CRT processes and tools, including Soft Part Release (SPR), Soft Part Distribution (SPD), and Engineering Change Management (ECM).
• Develop program-specific readiness plans for production, service, and Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.
• Facilitate CRT activities through regular meetings, reviews, and urgent action plans.
• Utilize and refine planning templates, processes, and tools.

Execution

• Ensure "ready-to-build" status for milestones by meeting Material Readiness Dates (MRDs).
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders through CRT and Vehicle Controls Integration Team (VCIT) meetings.
• Support engineering change approval boards, ensuring smooth implementation of changes.
• Track and analyze Engineering Change Release (ECR) progression and traceability within VeSCoM.
• Define and execute risk mitigation plans to address potential issues in production, service, or OTA updates.
• Escalate issues identified through CRT processes when necessary.
• Demonstrate integrity and respect while building rapport with stakeholders.
• Navigate complex challenges with a strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Mentor and guide team members as needed.
• Contribute strategically to planning and execution efforts.

Additional Description
Requirements

• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Familiarity with systems/processes like GVDP, change management, and product launches.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in dynamic environments.

Desired Skills

• 5+ years of experience in the automotive industry, with expertise in manufacturing, planning, purchasing, or product engineering.
• Working knowledge of systems/processes such as GEPICS, SPR, ECM, and Material Global Optimization (MGO).
• Experience with engineering design, release processes, and material optimization.
• Ability to connect issues to outcomes and develop impactful solutions.

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington

• Compensation: The expected base compensation for this role is: $75,000 - $119,800 . Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• 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.

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