Engineering Group - Process & System Lead at General Motors

Job DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Bridge between Global and JVs
• Serve as the primary interface between global System Business Owners and JV Single Point Contacts for all process and system topics.
• Ensure alignment on requirements, priorities, and timing across regions and functions.
• Leadership & Technical Advisory
• Lead and provide direction to a cross-functional team in a technical advisory capacity.
• Define team deliverables, set timelines, and monitor execution quality to meet program milestones.
• Process, System & Integration Management
• Identify and document end-to-end process, system, and integration requirements to enable program execution.
• Analyze current-state processes, identify gaps or risks, and develop mitigation and improvement plans.
• Drive implementation of approved changes and track action closure to ensure sustainable results.
• Business Requirements & Stakeholder Management
• Lead the collection and consolidation of business requirements from program execution teams.
• Act as the single voice representing program needs to other organizations (e.g., Global Engineering, IT, Quality, Manufacturing, Service).
• Develop and execute communication plans to ensure transparency and alignment around decisions, action plans, and status.
• GPDS and Service-Related Change Management (SGMW Export Programs)
• Own and maintain GPDS specifications for production and service-only parts for SGMW export programs.
• Ensure correct implementation of service-related ECRs (including NPNs), with proper effective dates and stock/service dispositions in line with GRC requirements.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to secure approvals, coordinate cut-in timing, and validate data integrity in supporting systems.
• Continuous Improvement & Governance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for engineering release and service-part processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• Establish and monitor key process metrics (e.g., change lead time, implementation quality, data accuracy).
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard work, and training materials for JVs and internal stakeholders.
• Risk & Issue Management
• Proactively identify process and system-related risks impacting program delivery, quality, or compliance.
• Coordinate cross-functional problem solving, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Escalate critical issues with clear impact assessment and recommended options.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering,Information Systems,Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Significant experience in engineering operations, process management, or systems integration within the automotive or related industry.
• Proven experience working with product development and release processes(e.g., GPDS) and engineering change management (ECRs, NPNs).
• Strong understanding of data, system, and integration requirements across engineering, manufacturing, and service domains.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority in a complex, global, and matrixed environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across cultures and time zones.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of identifying process gaps and successfully implementing improvement actions.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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