Staff Program Manager, AV PMO

General Motors (GM)

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Sunnyvale, CAMountain View, CAMilford, MIWarren, MI
Salary
$134,700–$245,000 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $190k
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TL;DR · Staff Program Manager, AV PMO

Staff Program Manager, AV PMO joins the Autonomous Vehicle Program Management Office to drive launch readiness for AV and ADAS features across L1–L4 autonomy levels. This high-visibility role serves as the primary orchestrator for Super Cruise technology, acting as a critical link between Product Management, Engineering, Safety, and Design teams. You will build partnerships to synchronize development with hardware and software cycles, manage the Program Risk Register, and oversee the Jira Align, Jira, and Confluence ecosystem to provide executive-level reporting. The role requires technical fluency in AV/ADAS platforms, including AI-based driving models, simulation, validation, sensors, and compute infrastructure. Candidates must possess expertise in agile and waterfall methodologies while navigating complex trade-offs for safety-critical systems within the automotive manufacturing domain. Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft 365 and experience with software-defined vehicle architectures.

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What you'll do

  • Synchronize Super Cruise development with hardware and software cycles by building partnerships with product and engineering leaders.
  • Draft and track program milestones with clear success criteria based on technical requirements and release schedules.
  • Coordinate progress toward cross-functional milestones in collaboration with various engineering leads.
  • Own the Program Risk Register to identify systemic risks early and facilitate robust mitigation plans.
  • Lead recurring program, risk, and milestone reviews while coaching peers on best practices and processes.
  • Manage the Jira/Confluence ecosystem to provide executive-level reporting and data-driven insights.
  • Forecast resource needs and ensure all workstreams comply with safety-critical software development standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or Engineering within the Tech, Automotive, or Aerospace industries.
  • 5+ years of experience leading AV programs from inception to launch.
  • Technical fluency in AV/ADAS platforms including AI models, simulation, validation, sensors, and infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in agile and waterfall methodologies using tools like Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, and Microsoft 365.
  • Experience with software and hardware delivery within Automotive OEM vehicle development processes.
  • Ability to travel and operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis.
  • Master's degree or MBA (preferred); experience with SDV architectures, systems engineering, and safety standards (preferred).

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