Staff Program Manager, AV PMO

General Motors (GM)

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Sunnyvale, CAMilford, MIMountain View, CAWarren, MI
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Full-time
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36 days ago
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TL;DR · Staff Program Manager, AV PMO

The Staff Program Manager, AV PMO joins the Autonomous Vehicle Program Management Office to orchestrate the evolution of flagship autonomous driving technology. This role serves as a critical link between Product Management, Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Safety teams to drive strategic goals for L1–L4 autonomy. You will build trusting partnerships to synchronize development cycles, draft program milestones with clear success criteria, and own the Program Risk Register to resolve critical bottlenecks. Daily tasks include managing the Jira Align, Jira, and Confluence ecosystems to provide executive-level reporting. The role requires technical fluency in AV/ADAS platforms, including AI-based driving models, simulation, sensors, and compute. You will navigate complex trade-offs to ensure the on-time execution of safety-critical systems within automotive OEM vehicle development processes.

What does a Program Manager earn?

Median $173592 from 114 postings across 22 companies.

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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 requirement documents and release schedules.
  • Coordinate progress toward major cross-functional milestones in collaboration with Engineering Leads.
  • Own the Program Risk Register and facilitate the development of robust mitigation plans for critical bottlenecks.
  • Lead recurring Program, Risk, and Milestone Reviews while coaching peers on industry best practices and internal processes.
  • Manage the Jira Align/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 practices.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in Technical Program Management or Engineering in the Tech, Automotive, or Aerospace industry.
  • 5+ years of experience leading AV programs driving incremental delivery from inception to launch.
  • Technical fluency in AV/ADAS platforms, including AI-based driving models, simulation, validation, sensors, compute, infrastructure, and operations.
  • Expertise in agile and waterfall methodologies with proficiency in Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, and Microsoft 365.
  • Experience with software and hardware delivery within Automotive OEM vehicle development processes.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills with a track record of driving alignment among senior executive stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel and operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis.

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