Senior Project Manager
General Motors

Job Info

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About GM

There's never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors.

To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision won't happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.

Why Work for Us

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Job Description

In recent years, GM Information Technology has successfully executed the largest IT transformation in the history of the automotive industry, fully insourcing what once was a nearly completely outsourced IT function. Today GM IT is a dynamic and fast paced organization that designs, develops and maintains all IT infrastructure, applications and solutions enabling GM's global operations. From designing and building the next generation of electric and other vehicles to developing a world-class GM experience for our dealers and customers, GM IT is driving real change in the most iconic automaker on the planet. Our team delivers unique enterprise-wide IT solutions in cutting-edge technologies such as mobility, telematics, mission-critical business systems, supercomputing, cloud, vehicle engineering and real-time computing. We offer challenging positions for passionate professionals looking to advance their careers and be a part of an IT organization focused on innovation, speed and business value.

About the role:

Sr. Project Manager are responsible for the delivery of the output/product of the program, which will involve managing a portfolio of projects and programs. Coordinate the teams who are working on the various projects. Manages medium to large scale IT projects from beginning to end. Ability to influence and lead team members and others who are not direct reports, along with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously in a highly dynamic environment with changing priorities and schedules. This person will be supporting the After Sales and Customer Support Care Group.

• Responsible for ensuring that all business deliverables are identified and accounted for in the project plan with responsibility and due dates
  
• Able to manage two or three projects simultaneously, leading portfolio management for one or more functional areas.
  
• Must know the Software Development Life Cycle
  
• Continuously monitor and report on project status
  
• Manage the identification, documentation, and traceability of business requirements
  
• Investigate and document complex business processes
  
• Prepare presentations for various levels of leadership
  
• Coordinate the input and approval of various project design and decision documents
  
• Provide guidance and support during execution of change management activities
  
• Developing tracking scorecards and metrics to illustrate status and ownership.
  
• Developing milestone reviews for the key milestones and ensures the team is on track to deliver.
  
• Track business resources and identify any shortages based on project plans
  
• Align cross-functional business and technical teams to help ensure alignment of goals and to help resolve conflicting priorities.
  
• Assist Workstream Leaders in managing multiple efforts simultaneously across a broad range of functions, business and organizational units
  
• Monitor project progress and consolidate status reports
  
• Gain an understanding of program workstreams/projects to be able to assist in identification of issues and risks.
  

Additional Job Description

Qualifications:

• Minimum of7+ years' experience in IT project management managing medium to large-scale projects using waterfall, iterative, and agile methodologies .
  
• Strong proficiency with MS Project and Office suite.
  
• Experience with HP Program and Project Management (PPM) software, preferred.
  
• Experience with TFS or AzureDevOps Server 2019, preferred.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
  
• Demonstrated and proven in-depth knowledge of project management disciplines (e.g. PMBOK, Schedule, Scope, Quality, HR, Communications, etc.). PMP is a plus, however not required.
  
• Experience in managing projects leveraging different software development methodologies, specifically Agile experience is a plus.
  
• Strong skills in problem solving, predictive analysis, specifically on software development/deployment projects, resource/staffing management
  
• Experience in measuring project success factors with respect to cost, schedule and quality, i.e. product requirements quality, test quality and code quality
  
• Practical experience with requirements and test case development
  
• Strong experience interacting with business customers and managing expectations
  
• Proven work experience working as a Project Manager with a successful project delivery record
  
• Ability to work with business interface teams, business leads, development & QA teams, and interlock resource managers to estimate cost and negotiate requirements to minimize project impact
  

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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