Staff Technical Program Manager, Simulation

Staff Technical Program Manager, Simulation

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard – from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead test creation strategy and execution for GM's enterprise Autonomous Driving Program. This role is instrumental in building and maintaining test products for high velocity development of an AV stack and release validation for on-road deployment.

In this highly cross-functional role, you will lead the end-to-end development of simulation tests – from architecture and safety requirements through model development, data labeling, and continuous iteration – while partnering closely with technical and operational stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to shape a foundational program within a fast-paced autonomy initiative at enterprise scale.

What You'll Do

• Own the roadmap and execution for Simulation Test Creation and Metrics Evaluation for AV driving behaviors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, development, and operations teams to ensure program alignment.
• Define and monitor KPIs, program metrics, and validation milestones to ensure test quality, confidence in simulation testing, and timely delivery for ML development.
• Proactively identify risks and blockers across software, validation, and operations, and drive real-time mitigation plans.
• Lead program reviews with technical and executive stakeholders between GM and external partners.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 10+ years of technical program management experience, including 2+ years working on quality, AI/ML, robotics, or autonomous systems
• BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Proven track record of managing complex cross-functional programs involving hardware, embedded software, and test pipelines
• Strong systems thinking with ability to connect high-level architecture to on-the-ground execution details
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Deep familiarity with Agile program delivery, Jira, Confluence, and technical development workflows

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience working on robotaxi or autonomous vehicle programs
• Background in automotive, aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical, requirements-driven industries
• Prior experience scaling test creation infrastructure

Compensation

• The salary range for this role is $159,400 - $245,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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