Engineering Group Manager, Chassis Controls

Overview Our Vehicle Mechatronic Embedded Controls (VMEC) team within GM’s Software and Services organization is responsible for developing, deploying, and releasing control software and calibrations that truly control the whole vehicle. Be it internal combustion engines, hybridized drive units & transmissions, high voltage batteries, or chassis & thermal management, the exciting challenge of inventing new methods to control the world’s best mechatronic systems is never ending. We currently have multiple opportunities in the Chassis Controls organization within VMEC to lead a team of engineers responsible for executing a specific area of embedded development including control software design, development and deployment, system calibration, system test and validation. These teams work cross‑functionally with product, systems, and program teams to ensure all pieces come together to release quality products on time and support our broad vehicle product portfolio. In this people leader role you will develop and lead strategic action plans to support business goals, while embracing agile practices that enable your team to grow with a focus on speed, quality and safety. You will use agile principles to empower your team to innovate and grow technology. Your technical leadership will be at the strategic direction level with responsibility for execution. You will help develop and lead strategic action plans to support business goals with industry‑leading chassis controls performance that elevates our customers’ driving experience. Responsibilities Enable self‑organizing, self‑managing teams to deliver products on‑time with quality executions in an agile environment. Help remove impediments and foster an environment for high‑performing team dynamics, continuous flow, and relentless improvement. Implement and support agile principles and practices, identifying and eliminating impediments, and facilitating flow. Mentor, coach, and develop employees and their careers. Establish and monitor budget for responsible activities. Execute resource planning for required activities. Model and foster GM’s Core Values and Winning Behaviors. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical degree. Minimum of 7 years of professional engineering/technical experience. Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience related to embedded control systems, calibration, related hardware, and/or safety critical system development. Demonstrated technical background in chassis controls and/or vehicle dynamics. Demonstrated results in successful project execution. Excellent multi‑functional communication and leadership skills – able to get multiple teams moving in the same direction. Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity while driving timely decision making. Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate test vehicles. Preferred Skills Master of Science in Engineering and/or Master of Business Administration. Master of Science in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Aerospace, Systems or Software Engineering with emphasis in Controls or Robotics. Experience in chassis controls development. Leadership experience developing or utilizing industry standards. Leadership experience in safety compliance of embedded systems. Leadership of teams of engineers responsible for developing or testing embedded control systems or related hardware in an agile environment. Demonstrated ability to achieve results through effective teamwork, lead numerous projects with different focal areas to successful completion, and manage and measure work through metrics, data, and results. Experience managing a global team that is geographically dispersed. Working knowledge of embedded controls development tool set – e.g., IBM Rational Tool Suite, Jira, Jama, Git ecosystem, MATLAB‑Simulink, ETAS. Benefits 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. Program participants are required to purchase or lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies. Equal Employment Opportunity General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. 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