Job Description Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to HQ Building in Shanghai, China full time.

The Role

Support GM China’s corporate development and partnership agenda by driving new business opportunities, managing strategic relationships, and facilitating key negotiations through effective cross-functional collaboration — enabling growth and strengthening GM’s position in the China market.

What You'll Do1.

Corporate & New Business Development:

• Identify and assess new business opportunities through continuous industry and competitive monitoring.

• Lead cross-functional teams in project framing, strategic evaluation, and solution development.

• Drive project execution and ensure timely progress through effective coordination across GM, joint ventures, and partner organizations.

• Support senior management decision-making by highlighting key issues, recommending solutions, and preparing briefing materials.

• Collaborate with global and regional counterparts to ensure consistent alignment on strategy, business priorities, and execution.

2.

Partnership & Negotiation Management:

• Serve as a primary interface with joint venture and external partners to facilitate collaboration and problem-solving.

• Build strong, trust-based relationships that bridge organizational and cultural differences.

• Lead or support negotiation of agreements (e.g., Licensing, Engineering Services, Co-Development, and Cooperation Agreements).

• Coordinate with Government Relations and Public Policy teams to support project approvals and external engagements.

3.

Strategy & Competitive Intelligence:

• Support China-level and initiative-specific strategy development, tracking implementation and milestones.

• Conduct market and competitive analyses in collaboration with Planning and Sales functions to derive business implications.

• Maintain awareness of industry dynamics, policy trends, and competitive intelligence to proactively inform corporate development priorities.

4.

Ad Hoc Projects:

• Lead or contribute to special studies and ad hoc initiatives sponsored by senior management, often involving cross-functional alignment and executive communication.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related fields; MBA preferred.

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in corporate development, business consulting, finance, investment, or related areas; experience in the automotive or mobility sector preferred.

• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and project management capabilities; able to structure complex business issues, evaluate opportunities, and deliver high-quality results within tight timelines.

• Solid understanding of the China and global automotive industry, including familiarity with new energy and intelligent vehicle technologies.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in both English and Mandarin; capable of influencing and aligning diverse functions and partners at all levels.

• Demonstrates high standards of professionalism, learning agility, and sound judgment; consistently delivers high-quality results with precision, composure, and accountability.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Familiarity with GM’s joint-venture structures and governance processes is an advantage.

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

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.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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