Staff Technical Program Manager – Bench & HiL Ecosystem

General Motors

. Drive end-to-end execution and coordination across strategic suppliers supporting vehicle platform and AV development programs .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Technical Program Management and Supplier Management within automotive and AV development, focusing on hardware-software integration, supplier execution, and cross-functional leadership. Proven ability to navigate complex technical environments and drive accountability across strategic suppliers.

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Technical Program ManagementSupplier ManagementEmbedded SystemsHardware-Software IntegrationAutonomous Vehicle Development

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringProduct Development LifecycleValidation CyclesSchedule Risk ManagementTechnical Dependencies ManagementIntegration LabsSensor Stack IntegrationCI/CD EcosystemsDiagnosticsFirmware

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional LeadershipExecutive CommunicationStakeholder ManagementIssue ResolutionAmbiguity Management

Tools & Technologies

Compute PlatformsNetworkingMiddlewareValidation BenchesHIL Environments

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveAerospaceRoboticsDistributed SystemsSCx / L2+ / L3 Autonomy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive end-to-end execution and coordination across strategic suppliers supporting vehicle platform and AV development programs
Manage timelines, technical dependencies, risks, and escalation paths across hardware, software, and infrastructure domains
Partner with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program teams to align supplier deliverables with vehicle development milestones and production readiness targets
Lead issue resolution, recovery planning, and executive-level escalation management
Track execution performance including schedule adherence, quality, integration readiness, and cost impacts
Drive accountability across external partners supporting compute platforms, sensors, middleware, diagnostics, networking, firmware, validation, and AV infrastructure
Coordinate supplier onboarding, development milestones, validation readiness, and change management processes
Support sourcing strategy and supplier engagement activities for future platform scalability and risk mitigation
Travel less than 25% for the role

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Supplier Management, Systems Engineering, or Complex Program Leadership
Experience managing strategic suppliers and cross-functional technical programs in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or distributed systems environments
Strong understanding of embedded systems, compute platforms, vehicle E/E architecture, and software platform development
Experience driving hardware-software integration programs with external vendors and engineering partners
Proven ability to manage supplier execution, technical dependencies, schedule risk, and escalation management
Experience working with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering organizations
Strong understanding of product development lifecycle, validation cycles, and launch readiness processes
Exceptional cross-functional leadership, executive communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to drive execution in highly ambiguous, fast-moving technical environments
Prior experience supporting Autonomous Vehicle (AV) or Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) programs
Experience managing suppliers supporting compute platforms, sensors, networking, or embedded software systems
Knowledge of AV software development pipelines and CI/CD ecosystems
Experience supporting hardware bring-up, validation benches, HIL environments, or integration labs
Familiarity with sensor stack integration (camera, radar, lidar)
Experience managing global supplier ecosystems and complex technical escalations
Background in diagnostics, middleware, firmware, or platform infrastructure programs
Experience supporting SCx / L2+ / L3 autonomy feature deployments
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy
Benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities