Senior Business Planner - PVTP

General Motors LLC; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors LLC in the United States is seeking a Senior Business Planner to support the PVTP organization within Digital Products. The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution to align communications, planning, and operations with the enterprise strategy.

You will own the organizational communications rhythm, lead All People Meetings, and partner with HR, PMO, and executives to translate data into clear narratives and actionable plans across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years in business planning, strategy, org communications, or operations; automotive/tech experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, data-driven problem solving with ability to translate insights into clear narratives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, storytelling and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute an integrated organizational communications strategy.
• Build and manage a communications calendar connecting strategy, priorities, and progress.
• Manage internal channels (email, Slack, SharePoint, Confluence) for effective messaging.
• Partner with leadership on artifacts (wins, scorecards, workforce views) to tell clear narratives.
• Own All People Meeting planning and delivery end-to-end.
• Plan and execute large-scale leadership and employee engagement events.
• Collaborate with HR and other planners on upcoming programs and growth signals.
• Translate findings into action plans from engagement surveys and insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Storytelling/presentation

Influence with executives

Project management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Communications or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Confluence

Slack

Job description

Job Description Role Summary

We are seeking a strategic, execution‑oriented Senior Business Planner to support the Physical & Virtual Test Platform (PVTP) organization within Digital Products. This role reports to the Executive Director, PVTP and partners closely with senior leaders, cross‑functional stakeholders, and other planners in the organization to ensure an integrated approach to communications, talent enablement, and operations. This role will be responsible for a mix of strategic and tactical work, including: Owning and executing our organizational communications strategy and rhythm (including All People Meetings), in close partnership with our communication partners and planners. Designing and improving how we communicate strategy, goals, and progress in a way that translates across our org and demonstrates how our work supports the enterprise strategy. Driving high‑impact strategic work by clarifying ambiguous problems and independently executing solutions in a fast-moving, transformational setting The ideal candidate combines strong organizational and project management capability with structured problem‑solving, clear storytelling, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute an integrated organizational communications strategy
• Build and manage a communications calendar and narrative that connects strategy, priorities, and progress across the year.
• Manage and continually improve internal communication channels, including email, Slack, SharePoint, and Confluence, ensuring the right messages reach the right audiences.
• Partner closely with leadership on organizational artifacts (e.g., key wins, scorecards, workforce views, org presentations) to connect the data to clear narratives for leaders and employees.
• Own All People Meeting (APM) planning and delivery end-to-end, including storyline, content creation, speaker preparation, logistics, feedback collection, and continuous improvement.
• Plan and execute large‑scale leadership and employee engagement events.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating and executing, leadership offsites/summits, culture‑building sessions, and employee forums
• Partner with HR and other planners to ensure our leaders receive clear communication and signals on upcoming programs that require awareness and action (ie – performance management cycles, annual required training, etc.).
• Partner with leadership to ensure our communication strategy supports our senior leadership talent strategy – helping our leaders and employees understand what is expected of them and how we intend to support them all in their growth journey with GM.
• Partner with leadership and HR partners to analyze our organizational engagement, Workplace of Choice survey results, and other gathered employee insights, helping translate findings into action plans where required.
• Plan and support connection and recognition moments (e.g., employee spotlights, key wins, forums, listening sessions) that help employees feel connected to their work, the enterprise, and their personal growth.
• Identify and drive process and operating rhythm improvements that deliver measurable impact, improve how teams work together, or unlock new capabilities.
• Assist in preparing executive‑ready presentations, reports, and briefing materials that tell a cohesive story using both qualitative and quantitative insights.
• Collaborate with the Program Management Office (PMO) and program teams, as needed, to align storytelling and updates on key initiatives, without duplicating program management responsibilities.
• Support forecasting, annual planning and capital prioritization as part of LTP (long‑term planning) activities
• Drive finance coordination and tracking activities for the business unit (purchasing requests, routing, approvals, etc)
• Support contract management, renewals, and budget tracking

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business planning, strategy, organizational communications, or operations; automotive or technology industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing organizational communications and/or leading strategic initiatives for senior leaders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven and AI‑first mindset; able to leverage AI effectively to translate complex information into clear insights, narratives, documents, reports, and other high‑quality deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, storytelling, and presentation skills; adept at simplifying complexity for broad audiences.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior‑level executives and cross‑functional partners.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in cybersecurity, engineering, IT, or data/analytics organizations.
• Prior experience in a Chief of Staff, business planning, strategy, or communications‑focused role.
• Experience working closely with Engineering Business Managers, Finance, or PMO in a large, matrixed organization.

Employment Eligibility

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.

Work Arrangements

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. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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