Staff Product Manager, Occupant Protection

General Motors; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Staff Product Manager for Occupant Protection to lead the design and implementation of safety experiences in vehicles. This role emphasizes collaboration across various teams to create secure and confident occupant experiences. You will define the long-term product vision and strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about exceeding customer expectations. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional vehicle experiences through cutting-edge technology and customer feedback.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management with a focus on safety features.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive product vision.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the long-term product vision for occupant protection.
• Lead a cross-functional team to create intuitive customer experiences.
• Monitor safety standards and regulations to inform product roadmap.

Skills

Product Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Safety Standards Monitoring

Customer Experience Design

Strategic Roadmap Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Staff Product Manager, Occupant Protection

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to the Technical/Innovation Center in Mountain View (CA) or Warren (MI) at least three times per week. The position can be located at either of these two locations.

The Software & Services division of General Motors is responsible for defining and delivering software, electrical hardware, and services that enable and support GM vehicles. Our scope includes mechatronic infrastructure, OnStar connected services, infotainment systems, and autonomous driving, all aimed at creating comprehensive vehicle experiences for customers.

Our ambition in Software & Services Product Management is to foster a world-class software development culture aligned with the company’s vision. We are building an elite portfolio of software-defined vehicles by integrating software, hardware, and services to deliver complete and compelling vehicle experiences.

The Role:

As a Staff Product Manager for Occupant Protection, you will be responsible for designing and implementing safety experiences that make occupants feel secure and confident. You will develop a clear vision aligned with company goals and create a strategic roadmap to realize this vision. Collaboration with stakeholders across the organization will be essential to ensure cohesive execution. You will also drive innovation and continuous improvement in safety features, leveraging customer feedback, industry trends, and emerging technologies.

This role involves addressing complex customer experience challenges in ways that delight users and support business objectives. You will be empowered to challenge the status quo. Success requires thriving in fast-paced environments, making principled decisions, and building consensus across cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences. We seek a proactive individual who is willing to roll up their sleeves, exceed customer expectations, and contribute to business success.

What You’ll do:

• Define and own the long-term product vision, setting strategic direction for vehicle in-cabin Occupant Protection across multiple product teams, balancing business objectives and regulatory compliance.

• Lead a cross-functional team including Legal, Design, Engineering, Program, and Product Managers to create intuitive customer experiences that meet both customer and business needs.

• Monitor Safety Standards and Regulations, incorporating data, research, and market analysis to inform, define, prioritize, and execute the product roadmap.