About GM
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To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision won't happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.
Why Work for Us
Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.
Job Description
The Role
Coordinate Production Readiness and Change Management from a Vehicle Controls System (GECSE) perspective
Proactively plan, track, analyze, and prompt risk management plans for cross functional part level issues that could impact product launch, interim or post-SORP changes
Facilitate Production Readiness Team (PRT) activities to support right parts at right PPAP and/or functional safety level for the right APPV, PPV, MVB-ns, and MVB-s, SORP and post-SORP builds
Responsibilities
* Lead Production Readiness Team (PRT) to meet program timing objectives
* Complete pre-work, analysis and appropriate plan agenda to maintain meeting efficiency
* Gather and follow through on action items to closure
* Collaborate with Component Timing Planners (CTPs) on plan creation per GVDP timing
* Maintain Controller timing plans
* Analyze readiness data, part level timing, and impact to downstream customers, (focused on Manufacturing Sites) and identify critical issues
* Manage late or running changes to align with planned build implementation timing/VeSCoM, considering impact to downtime and/or obsolescence
* Communicate Production Readiness information
* Ensure countermeasures are defined and agreed to by all parties
* Collaborate with Change Management Leader for EC change requests
* Assist Change Management Leader with pre-work to ensure sufficiency
* Support Change Management Leader in signoff & notes in ECM
* Ensure all ECRs are progressing in a timely manner to closure/conclusion
* Actively promote lessons learned and process improvement recommendations through leadership and peer collaboration
Additional Job Description
Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree
* Minimum 3 years of project management experience
* Working level knowledge of the following systems / processes:
* GVDP / GPDP (product development plans)
* Experience with Product Launches
* Change Management
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrated interpersonal skills leading cross functional teams
* Effective at dealing with change and ambiguity
* Tenacity to thrive in a challenging environment
Desired Skills
* Ability to easily identify how issues are connected and affect outcomes
* 3 years of Automotive experience
* Experience in one or more functional areas: Manufacturing, Planning, Purchasing, Product Engineering, GSC
* Working level knowledge of the following / systems / processes
* Engineering Design / Release
* Statement of Requirements (SOR)/Sourcing
* Engineering Change Management (ECM)
* PPAP
* GEPICS
* SPR (part release system)
* MGO (material ordering system)
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
* Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
* Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
* Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
* Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
* Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
* Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
