Assistant Program Execution Manager - Shop, Click, Drive

About GM

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Job Description

An Assistant Program Execution Manager (A-PEM) is responsible for leading and engaging the engineering, IT and Customer Experience Program Teams to achieve effective roadmap(s) and technology solutions to support the GM Customer Experience offerings.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or related experience
• Demonstrated ability in developing cutting-edge enterprise applications
• Solid background in translating business needs to develop solid technology solutions.
• Strong technical background with proficiency in software engineering and technical service delivery
• Strong experience in communicating cross-functionally and across management levels in formal and informal settings.
• Ability to manage product vision, personas (user roles, needs, wants and goals), user story mapping, backlog, value proposition/lean canvas, roadmap, sprint planning/review, iterative releases, product acceptance criteria, and ensure associated business benefit value
• Strong background in creating product visions and roadmaps that represent the capabilities and cadence of delivery to realize value back to the business customer(s)
• Proficient knowledge in aligning roadmap deliverables to the GM IT portfolio to ensure planning for compliance with standard, remediation of technical debt, and to expose opportunities for application rationalization
• Advanced knowledge with developing Product(s) Architecture in terms of the non-technical business domain
• Extensive background in sequencing and timing of features that entails matching delivery to market imperatives
• Solid experience in engaging business stakeholders to determine value that will be considered as part of economic value, trade off decisions, or path to realization.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree in a technical discipline, or the background and experience that demonstrates a similar level of strong programming skills and practices
• Demonstrated knowledge in multiple software development disciplines (i.e. Agile, Scrum, SDLC)
• Knowledge in OpenSource, developing COTs products as well as standing up other technology platforms is a plus
• Experience with software development is a plus

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings 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 student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

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 volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.