Staff Technical Program Manager, Embodied AI

General Motors (GM)

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Mountain View, CA
Salary
$159,400–$245,000 / yr
Posted
10 days ago

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Similar $207k
This role $202k
$148k most similar roles pay here $262k

This role pays less than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $168,622–$246,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $202k versus about $207k for comparable roles.

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About General Motors (GM)

General Motors (GM) is a leading American multinational automotive corporation founded in 1908 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

General Motors (GM) currently has 104 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Technical Program Manager, Embodied AI

As a Staff Technical Program Manager in Embodied AI at General Motors, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex AI model development programs from research to production deployment on next-generation autonomy platforms. Your role involves translating intricate ML initiatives into structured execution plans that ensure high-quality systems for real-world vehicle applications. You will manage cross-functional teams and drive technical projects with significant executive oversight, focusing on performance, safety, and quality standards for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles (AV). Key responsibilities include defining success criteria, implementing KPI-driven reporting, and ensuring robust model training and evaluation processes. The ideal candidate has a strong background in AI/ML program management, experience with large-scale ML infrastructure, and the ability to communicate technical progress effectively to senior leadership.

What you'll do

  • Own end-to-end model development from research to production release.
  • Drive milestone readiness across training cycles and performance gates.
  • Define clear success criteria, metrics, and evaluation frameworks for AI models.
  • Design and implement execution mechanisms for faster, predictable EAI delivery.
  • Standardize Embodied AI initiative processes across teams and programs.
  • Ensure engineering teams have the necessary data, tooling, and clarity to meet targets.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in technical program management within software or ML-intensive environments.
  • Proven track record leading large-scale AI/ML programs from concept to production deployment.
  • Strong knowledge of modern model development workflows, including data ingestion and curation.
  • Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional environments, influencing senior leaders.
  • Exceptional communication skills for translating technical execution into executive-level narratives.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, or related field required.
  • MS or PhD preferred in a relevant technical discipline.

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