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SDV Software Integration Build/Release – Engineering Group Manager
There’s never been a more exciting time to work in automotive software development and engineering. That’s because our people are the driving force behind GM’s vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion.
We’re looking for new team members to help bring this vision to life through cutting-edge research and software development, innovation, testing, and engineering at GM’s Canadian Technical Centre, Kapuskasing Proving Ground and McLaughlin Advanced Technology Track.
We want those who are bold, innovative, and ready to redefine the way the world moves.
Join our team today!
As a leader in the SDV Software Integration organization you will have the opportunity to work directly with GM’s next generation Active Safety controllers.
The team you build and lead will deliver key critical controller packages the enable critical functionality for several current and future global programs. You will apply your experience in DevOps, software development, automation, build, and deployment to help optimize our existing agile process to ensure continuous integration and continuous delivery of our controller builds.
Responsibilities: Leads, guides and directs a large group of technical employees responsible for engineering deliverables in support of the organization’s business objectives. Manages engineering execution of team as related to the Vehicle Development Process deliverables. Provides technical leadership to work team. Interacts and collaborates with many teams cross-functionally. Leads team on new methods or initiatives without defined procedures. Leads team to meet targets. Reviews and approves engineering documentation, e.g. requirements, documents.
Hiring: Identifies & leads staffing initiatives for work team.
Communicating: Conducts regularly scheduled Group Meetings, Communicates GM Policies & Procedures, Leadership and Safety Messages. Creates and communicates vision & strategies specific to functional responsibilities. May include preparing and giving presentations.
Training & Developing: Insures employees complete all mandatory GM training and any specific training related to functional responsibility. Understands & supports employee’s career development goals. Develops and executes initiatives to improve work team capability and increase work team capacity.
Assigning Work: Assigns and manages workload for direct reports. Sets individual employee and group priorities.
Monitoring & Approving GM Records: Reviews and approves employee work and overtime schedules, expenses, and other work-related data.
Evaluating Performance and Behaviors: Reviews deliverables and provides candid & constructive feedback. Conducts performance interventions when necessary.
Recognition: Formally & informally recognizes employee’s contributions. Provides timely and consistent feedback to direct employee’s as appropriate. Participates in compensation planning and administers compensation treatment.
Removing Roadblocks & Resolving Issues/Complaints: Observes and steps up to remove roadblocks and resolve potential issues.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
Build and lead a highly engaged team focused on the build and integration of Active Safety and Automated Driving controller software to enable key features such as SuperCruise and UltraCruise
Liaise with other GM leaders across the globe to ensure that critical functionality is achieved while also optimizing processes/delivery
Ensure this engineering group transitions quickly and efficiently into SAFe and the targeted ART(s) as required
Ensure team members are well positioned to meet cost, quality, and timing of deliverables
Create development and learning opportunities for employees and drive high levels of engagement
Identify and pursue new opportunities for the team to add value
Support recruiting, lead hiring and conduct performance reviews
Forecast and meet annual budget for the group
Additional Job Description
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Computer Science
3+ years of direct people leadership experience (Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, etc.)
3+ years managing Software Development Engineering teams
Experience leading DevOps initiatives for complex cyber-physical systems
Experience building a highly engaged and productive Engineering team
Experience with automation, embedded controllers, DevOps, and SAFe/Agile Development
Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with many team members local and remote
Aside from COVID restrictions, 1-2 days worth of business travel to Michigan is anticipated per month
Compensation and Benefits:
GM’s Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs.
GM’s comprehensive compensation and benefits plan is carefully designed and thoroughly benchmarked againstthe companies that we compete for talent in the local market.
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values.
Tuition Assistance and Employee Assistance Program.
GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteeropportunities.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
