Group Program Manager, Hardware Design Program Management

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 134,700 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

GM vehicle discounts

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Group Program Manager for Hardware Design Program Management. This hybrid role can be based in Warren, MI or Sunnyvale, CA, with in-office presence required at least three times per week.

The role leads a TPM team, coordinates hardware design and validation, and oversees supplier relationships and manufacturing processes to ensure on-time delivery of complex hardware systems. GM emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline.
• At least 2 years leading technical program management teams and 10+ years in hardware PM.
• Minimum 5 years managing contract manufacturers in new hardware development.
• Strong communication and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical program managers to support in-house hardware designs.
• Hire new TPMs to support growth and enhance team skills.
• Coordinate hardware design, development, and validation for complex systems.
• Provide guidance and mentorship based on team experience.
• Capture inter-team dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Define program deliverables, metrics, and KPIs with tracking.
• Communicate status across program teams and conduct retrospectives.

Skills

Technical program management

Leadership experience

Hardware design knowledge

Contract manufacturers management

Strong communication

Ambiguity handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Title

Group Program Manager, Hardware Design Program Management

Location & Hybrid

Hybrid role. Report to the office at least three times per week. Location: Sunnyvale, CA or Warren, MI.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical program managers to support in‑house hardware designs, ensuring the team is adequately resourced for current and future workloads.
• Hire new TPMs as necessary to support growth and enhance the overall skill level of the team.
• Coordinate hardware design, development, and validation efforts for complex, fast‑evolving in‑house hardware systems and components.
• Provide guidance and mentorship based on team members’ experience and skill levels.
• Ensure inter‑team dependencies, handoffs, risks, and issues are captured, tracked, and resolved.
• Identify and account for all business deliverables in the project plan with responsibilities and due dates.
• Define program deliverables, metrics, and KPIs, and set up mechanisms to track and report.
• Ensure consistent and effective communication of status and progress across program teams.
• Conduct periodic retrospectives to continuously assess and improve processes and tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years managing technical program management teams and at least 10 years of program management experience in hardware engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing contract manufacturers in new hardware product development, including PCBA design release, BOM management, SMT processes, and manufacturing test implementation.
• Strong understanding of complex hardware/software systems and familiarity with hardware design and development processes, including board‑level design, mechanical engineering, and hardware validation.
• Strong technical and non‑technical communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to bring order and organization to any team.
• Ability to handle ambiguities and work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Requirement to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience with PCBA hardware design and design for manufacturing.
• Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Project.

Compensation

• Salary range: $134,700 to $245,000. Actual offer will vary based on relevant factors.
• Bonus potential: Incentive pay program based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits

GM offers a broad range of health and wellbeing benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 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, and more.

Company Vehicle

Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, eligible candidates may participate in a company vehicle evaluation program. Participants are required to purchase or lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless an exception applies.

EEO Statement

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Accommodations

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