Engineering Group Manager - VMEC Body Controls

Description
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Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford Proving Grounds in Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role :
Join a team that builds the brains behind the machine! The Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) team in GM's Software and Services organization is at the core of vehicle control - developing the software and calibrations that orchestrate everything from internal combustion engines and hybrid drive units to high-voltage batteries, chassis, thermal systems and beyond. Our mission is to continuously invent and refine how the world's best mechatronic systems are controlled.
We are seeking an Engineering Group Manager to lead a team focused on Body Controls. In this role, you will lead a talented group of developers and engineers in designing, developing, testing and implementing embedded software. The team will work cross-functionally across product, program and systems teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of high-quality, production-ready software in support of both our current portfolio and our all-electric future.
What You'll Do

• Provide technical leadership in a Body Controls-specific technology domain, driving engineering excellence and adherence to best practices
• Develop and execute forward-looking strategies aligned with customer needs and our transformation into a tech-driven mobility company
• Demonstrate strategic insight into emerging technologies, helping shape long-term vision and innovation
• Leverage Agile Methodologies to accelerate innovation, enhance team velocity and deliver high-quality software on time at scale
• Build and nurture a high-performing team, focused on capability growth, technical development and talent retention
• Foster a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, ownership and continuous improvement
• Model and champion GM's values & behaviors in everything you do
• Please note: this position is a hybrid role and the expectation is that the successful candidate will be onsite 3 days a week on average.

Who You Are:

• A technical leader with a strong background in embedded software
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and change in a fast-paced software development environment
• Passionate about mentoring and growing engineers while pushing the technical boundaries of what's possible
• Forward-thinking and excited about the role technology plays in redefining the future of mobility

Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical field
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in engineering or technical roles related to embedded control systems, calibrations and toolchains (eg: MATLAB/Simulink, C programming/debugging, Jira, Git ecosystem, etc)
• Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams developing or testing embedded control systems in an Agile environment
• Strong ability to drive results through collaboration, manage multiple projects with varying priorities and measure work using data and key performance indicators
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills; able to align multiple teams toward a common goal
• Proven track record of successful project execution and delivery
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive timely, informed decision-making
• Valid driver's license with ability to operate test vehicles

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master degree in Engineering and/or an MBA
• Hands-on experience in the body controls domain (eg: lighting, vehicle secure access or closures)
• Experience leading the development and implementation of industry standards in embedded systems
• Background in safety and regulatory compliance for embedded systems
• Experience managing globally distributed teams

This role may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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