Project Manager OTA Systems

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Job Description

Understand core strategies, feature requirements, UX requirements and operational process requirements for OTA programming.
Understand and influence architectural deployment of core requirements to specific implementation components (back-office and on-vehicle) to assure that the execution is robust and consistent with core strategies.
Understand implementation project timelines and vehicle program rollout timing.
Develop a comprehensive project plan that clearly enumerates all design, implementation, integration, and validation steps required to execute OTA core strategies in context of project timing.
Manage efforts of cross-functional stakeholders to realize project plan objectives. Maintain clear status of each affected area and provide clear communication of status to appropriate leadership on ongoing basis.
Lead effort to create project-specific Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) by adapting the core feature DFMEA to the specific project application.
Drive resolution of system level issues surfaced during development process that lack a natural owner or require cross functional coordination.
Participate in feature architectural reviews, integration events, and initial validation events to gain first-hand understanding of status at key milestones.
Provide feedback regarding issues from integration and validation events to drive corrective actions upstream to feature and / or system requirements.
Provide feedback to core deliverable owners on the perceived gaps in the current feature execution to improve future executions.
Provide expert consultation / support during vehicle build events and buy-off rides as needed.
Proactively drive process maturity and harmonized tool usage for requirements definition, interface design, change management, and configuration management.
Travel as required to fulfill responsibilities.

Additional Job Description

Required Experiences, Skills, and Behaviors:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Minimum of 3 years of embedded system / software or IT systems / software experience
Minimum of 3 years of Project Management experience
Minimum of 3 years working within a structured Systems Engineering environment that included formal Requirements Engineering, Change Management, and Configuration Management processes and tools.
Strong understanding of automotive electrical systems and connectivity technologies
Strong understanding of large-scale IT development processes and operations.
Proactive / results driven individual with high level of initiative and individual accountability.

Strong collaboration, negotiation, and consensus building abilities. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and achieve substantial influence without administrative authority.

Strong attention to detail. High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex.
Refined oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to summarize concise project status and focus leadership attention on key issues as needed.

Preferred Experiences, Skills, and Behaviors:

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

5 years of embedded system / software or IT systems / software experience

5 years of Project Management experience

Formal Program and/or Project Management certification

Knowledge of GM electrical architectures and system technologies

Knowledge of GM Global Vehicle Development Process

Knowledge of GM IT Development & Operations Processes

Knowledge of mobile device Over-The-Air update strategies and technologies

Knowledge of Cyber security strategies and technologies

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.