Manager In Training

Job DescriptionGM is seeking a Manager, Economic Incentives to lead the North America economic incentives process for major manufacturing and non-manufacturing investments. This role serves as GM’s internal lead for coordinating cross-functional incentive strategy and deal execution, from early project identification through negotiations, documentation, implementation, annual reporting, and compliance.The ideal candidate combines strong business judgment, stakeholder leadership, financial acumen, and experience navigating incentive negotiations, government-facing processes, and cross-functional project coordination. This is a high-visibility role with regular interaction across Real Estate, Public Policy, Tax, Legal, Finance, Communications, HR/workforce partners, and business unit leadership.Job descriptionThe Manager, Economic Incentives leads GM’s North America economic incentives process for qualifying investments. This role is responsible for identifying, coordinating, negotiating, tracking, and supporting the execution of economic incentives and contracts tied to strategic business investments.The role partners across business units and functions to identify opportunities early, coordinate cross-functional deal teams, support external engagement, lead the negotiation and execution of incentive-related agreements with support from Legal, and help ensure GM realizes the value of awarded incentives while meeting required commitments.Key responsibilitiesLead the North America economic incentives process for qualifying GM investments in alignment with corporate policyMeet with business stakeholders to identify investment projects early enough to assess incentive potential and maximize value captureAssess projects based on capital investment, jobs impact, timing, location, and applicable state or local requirementsAssemble, lead, and coordinate cross-functional incentives teams across finance, tax, legal, policy, communications, labor, HR/workforce, and real estateDevelop incentive strategies and support negotiations with government and quasi-governmental entitiesCoordinate external discussions and review communications materials directly affecting projectsLead or support preparation of government applications, supporting analyses, approvals, hearings, and related documentationPartner with GM Tax Staff on tax-related applications, filings, and agreementsWork with HR and workforce training partners on initiatives tied to project commitments and workforce-related incentive opportunitiesSupport business units on annual reporting and other post-award obligationsMaintain clear tracking, documentation, and reporting on awarded incentives, milestones, obligations, and business owner responsibilitiesProvide periodic and ad hoc reporting and executive-ready updates to leadershipAnalyze and benchmark comparable or competitor projects to inform strategy and strengthen GM’s negotiating positionPartner with Policy and other stakeholders to identify new or emerging incentives that could support GM prioritiesRequired qualificationsBachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferredExperience in economic incentives, economic development, site selection, corporate real estate, public policy, finance, or a closely related fieldExperience coordinating or negotiating incentive agreements, grant programs, abatements, tax credits, workforce training support, or related public-sector programsExperience reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial or incentive-related contracts in coordination with legal counsel.Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving outcomes in a matrixed organizationStrong analytical, financial, and project management skillsStrong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsStrong executive communication and presentation capabilityStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to understand financial records, business cases, and investment driversAbility to manage complex applications, annual reports, and compliance-related deliverablesSelf-directed, responsive, and comfortable operating with minimal supervisionPreferred qualificationsExperience supporting large capital investments, manufacturing projects, supply chain footprint decisions, or non-manufacturing facility investmentsExperience with site selection processes, comparative market analysis, or external benchmarkingExperience with post-award implementation, annual reporting, and compliance managementFamiliarity with automotive, manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or other capital-intensive industriesExperience working with public officials, economic development agencies, workforce organizations, and utility or infrastructure partnersGM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. 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