Senior Manager, Autonomous Vehicle Technical Program Management

General Motors

. Lead the organization responsible for technical execution across GM's autonomous vehicle portfolio .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $178,800 - $322,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in technical program management, leading cross-functional teams, and executing complex technology programs. Proficient in establishing governance, metrics, and operational mechanisms to drive successful outcomes in autonomous vehicle development.

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Technical Program ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipSystems EngineeringStakeholder CommunicationInclusive Leadership

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementSoftware DevelopmentSystems EngineeringRisk MitigationDependency ManagementKPI EstablishmentTechnical Strategy ExecutionCapacity ManagementGovernance PracticesAdvanced Technology Deployment

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationJudgment in Decision-MakingCollaborationTalent DevelopmentCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

Autonomous VehiclesADASRoboticsAerospaceDefenseIndustrial AutomationAI/ML Platforms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the organization responsible for technical execution across GM's autonomous vehicle portfolio
Set the direction, structure, operating model, and talent strategy for AV Technical Program Management
Guide execution across programs enabling safe, scalable autonomous vehicle capabilities
Lead and develop a team of senior managers and provide direction across a broader technical program execution organization
Partner with AV Engineering leadership to translate technology goals into coordinated execution plans and measurable business outcomes
Lead the AV TPM organization through vision, direction, coaching, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Evolve operating structure, governance, planning processes, decision-making mechanisms, and talent strategy
Establish and oversee technical program management practices across the AV portfolio
Ensure integrated planning, milestone achievement, dependency management, risk mitigation, and delivery accountability
Translate technical strategy into executable plans and align resources with portfolio priorities
Partner across AV Engineering, AV and ADAS PMO, Product, Safety, Operations, vehicle teams, and executive leadership
Resolve tradeoffs, remove obstacles, and drive cross-functional outcomes
Improve processes, tools, metrics, and operating mechanisms to increase transparency and accelerate issue resolution
Communicate portfolio health, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to senior leaders
Establish KPIs and operating reviews to support informed decision-making
Guide the organization through evolving technology, program priorities, and operating models
Support the path from advanced development to production-ready autonomous vehicle capabilities and real-world deployment

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in technical or engineering program management, software development, systems engineering, or a related field, including ownership of complex, cross-functional technology programs
5+ years of experience leading and developing program management teams, including overseeing multiple teams, functions, or programs at scale
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related technical field
Ability to shape an organization or operating model and partner with senior engineering leaders on portfolio priorities, staffing, resource allocation, and execution
Experience delivering technically integrated software or systems programs from planning through execution
Strong systems thinking to manage architecture, dependencies, capacity, risks, and outcomes
Excellent communication and stakeholder leadership skills
Judgment to influence across organizational boundaries, resolve tradeoffs, and drive decisions in ambiguous environments
Commitment to inclusive leadership, talent development, and building high-performing, collaborative teams
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship; candidates must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred: experience in automotive, autonomous systems, AV, ADAS, robotics, aerospace, defense, industrial automation, AI/ML platforms, or other complex hardware and software environments
Preferred: experience guiding advanced technology from early development through production readiness, commercialization, or scaled deployment
Preferred: experience leading leadership teams, developing senior managers, and building organizational capability
Preferred: experience establishing portfolio planning, capacity management, governance, metrics, executive reviews, or operating mechanisms across multiple programs and technical organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus potential through an incentive pay program based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Company vehicle evaluation program, including assignment of a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate, subject to eligibility
Flexible hybrid work arrangement
Inclusive workplace and career development opportunities