Project Management Engineer

Description
Work Arrangement
Onsite - This position requires the employee to be onsite full time. The primary work location will be at the General Motors Global Technical Center in Warren, MI.
The Role
The Project Management Engineer within the Advanced Development team plays a critical role in leading technical projects, ensuring seamless execution, and driving innovation in automation and robotics. This individual will act as a business project lead, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project timelines, risks, and issue resolution. The Project Management Engineer will work closely with leadership and other business units to align strategic objectives and technical development goals.
Joining our Autonomous Robotics Center (ARC) organization will provide you with an exciting opportunity to drive innovation in automation and robotics, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop cutting-edge solutions for the future of manufacturing and production systems.
What You Will Do

• Project Leadership: Lead technical projects by serving as the business project lead, establishing project timelines, tracking open issues, and ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Team Management: Foster collaboration within high-performing teams, proactively identifying and resolving issues to prevent program delays.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Build and maintain strong relationships with teams across hardware, electrical, software, and other departments to ensure seamless program execution.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and address project challenges while adhering to escalation procedures and maintaining project goals.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work with leadership and business leads on near-term planning and strategic issues, managing business complexities, and mitigating risks.

Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of professional experience in project management within engineering, robotics, mechatronics or automation industries.
• Experience working in an Advanced Development or Research & Development (R&D) environment.
• Experience with Agile or other iterative development methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Proven ability to manage highly technical, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles and model-based systems engineering
• Excellent analytical skills with experience in risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

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