Staff Technical Program Manager, Simulation

General Motors (GM)

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Salary
$159,400–$245,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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This role $202k
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This role pays more than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $164,125–$219,818 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $202k versus about $192k for comparable roles.

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

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TL;DR · Staff Technical Program Manager, Simulation

As a Staff Technical Program Manager for General Motors’ Autonomous Driving Program, you will lead the strategic development and execution of simulation tests to ensure high velocity in AV stack development and on-road deployment. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and operations to define and monitor KPIs, program metrics, and validation milestones, ensuring timely delivery and quality assurance for machine learning developments. You will own the roadmap for simulation test creation and metrics evaluation, proactively identifying risks and driving mitigation plans across software, validation, and operational domains. Key requirements include 10+ years of technical program management experience with a focus on AI/ML, robotics, or autonomous systems, along with expertise in Agile methodologies, Jira, Confluence, and technical development workflows. Experience in robotaxi programs or safety-critical industries is highly beneficial.

What you'll do

  • Own the roadmap and execution for simulation test creation and metrics evaluation.
  • Define and monitor KPIs, program metrics, and validation milestones for timely delivery.
  • Identify risks and blockers across software, validation, and operations, driving real-time mitigation plans.
  • Lead end-to-end development of simulation tests from architecture to continuous iteration.
  • Collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders to ensure alignment and quality.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of technical program management experience in complex cross-functional programs
  • BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
  • Proven track record managing hardware, embedded software, and test pipelines
  • Strong systems thinking with high-level architecture to execution detail understanding
  • Deep familiarity with Agile delivery methods and technical development workflows
  • Experience working on robotaxi or autonomous vehicle programs preferred

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