Program Engineering Management Specialist - São Caetano do Sul - BRA

General Motors Company; São Caetano do Sul; Hybrid; BRL 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Company in Brazil is seeking a Program Engineering Management Specialist to lead global product developments in South America. The role focuses on engineering launch leadership at the assembly plant and cross-functional program management, collaborating with product development, studio, manufacturing, quality, and marketing to deliver innovative solutions within resource constraints.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong leadership and communication skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Proven experience in program/ project engineering management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and build cross-functional alignment.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Program Leadership: Lead complex, cross-functional engineering programs critical to business success and define governance and execution plans.
• Knowledge in automotive industry development (product and manufacturing process).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Influence and align senior leaders and cross-functional teams across regions.
• Execution Excellence: Manage budgets, schedules, and resources; track progress and mitigate risks.
• Communication & Reporting: Provide clear updates to leadership and document best practices.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Position requires an employee to be 03 times a week on-site.

The Role

We are seeking an Program Engineering Management Specialist to lead global product developments in South America, aligned with GM’s business and strategic view. This role will provide Engineering Launch leadership at the assembly plant and drive cross-functional engineering programs, closely working with product development, as well collaborating with studio, manufacturing, quality, marketing, and other areas to deliver innovative solutions under resource constraints. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership and communication skills, capable of navigating complex environments and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Program Leadership: Lead complex, cross-functional engineering programs critical to business success. Define program scope, governance, and execution plans. Align program goals with organizational strategy and product development timelines.

Knowledge in automotive industry development (product and manufacturing process):

Innovation & Ideation Promote a culture of continuous innovation and improvement. Challenge the status quo and propose creative, resource-efficient solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement: Influence and align senior leaders, studio, marketing, and engineering teams. Facilitate decision-making across diverse functions and regions.

Execution Excellence: Manage program budgets, schedules, and resource allocation. Track progress, mitigate risks, and resolve issues proactively. Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Communication & Reporting: Provide clear, concise updates to leadership on milestones, risks, and outcomes. Document lessons learned and shared best practices across teams.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Proven experience in program/ project engineering management
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and build cross-functional alignment
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in automotive product/systems development and vehicle program execution, including launch readiness
• Experience collaborating with global, cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with program management tools and methods for tracking timing, cost, quality, and risks
• Postgraduate degree or certification in Project Management, Engineering Management, or related fields

Important Notices

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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