Job Description This position requires sound technical knowledge and expertise related to the functional area of responsibility. You will need prior experience and/or knowledge of mechanical, instrumentation, electronics, testing/driving and fabrication. Translates business objectives to actionable work for the work group. Supports leading new processes and methods in line with departmental goals. GM's Systems Engineering Organization is seeking a dynamic, experienced engineer to be a part of its feature planning management team. It offers an exciting opportunity to organize and plan the organization's deliverables/activities for new vehicle programs as they progress through AVDC and into the engineering execution phase. The Feature Planning Manager (FPM) will be engaged with the program teams as representatives of the Systems Engineering Organization. Candidates should have a strong background in the vehicle development process, program management, and the ability to collaborate with a cross functional team. Candidates must be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, championing change, and working effectively in a fast-paced evolving environment. FPM Responsibilities * Create, document, store, and update FPM owned processes in an evolving organization. * Drive results while simultaneously creating the processes and templates. * Represent SE as primary interface into program team meetings; such as VAPIR, PET, and workgroups. * Grow and manage relationships with program team and all stakeholders. * Lead development of SE scope and objectives for programs. * Obtain and Communicate program description documents to the SE Organization. * Work with the vehicle program teams in the development of Bill of Features for assigned program. * Drive development and achievement of SE deliverables per the program plan * Coordinate internal resources for the flawless execution of projects * Provide status of SE deliverables to Program Team leadership (FTS, STS, System DFMEA, etc.) through the Functional Readiness Valves. * Communicate changes to program scope, timing, and imperatives. * Lead SE impact assessment to change requests and decision notices. Requirements: * BS Engineering - required * 3 years of post graduation engineering experience required; 5+ years strongly preferred * Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle * Travel as needed (less than 5% anticipated) * Demonstrated strong project planning and management skills - required * Proven effective leadership, problem solving and communication skills, sound judgment and initiative * Solid technical background with engineering experience or program management experience * Knowledge of systems engineering is preferred. * Exceptional interpersonal oral and written communication skills * Demonstrated knowledge of GVDP timing and key engineering milestones * Strong organizational skills including ability to leverage influencing skills * Risk management analysis skills Competencies: * Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization. * Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. * Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities. * Focus on Program Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters. * Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness. * Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization. * Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions, which are timely, and in the best interests of the organization. * Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities. * Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results. * Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. 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