Staff Program Manager, AV PMO

General Motors; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Staff Program Manager for the next generation of Super Cruise, based in Silicon Valley or Michigan. You will orchestrate AV/ADAS program evolution and serve as the critical link among Product Management, Software, Hardware, and Vehicle programs.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams, manage milestones and risks, and provide data-driven leadership reporting. This high-visibility role requires strong communication and travel to Michigan or California as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years in (Technical) Program Management or Engineering in Tech, Automotive or Aerospace.
• 5+ years leading AV programs from inception to launch.
• Fluent with AV/ADAS platforms, AI-based driving models, sensors and compute.
• Experience with Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with Product, Program and Engineering leaders to align Super Cruise with hardware/software cycles.
• Draft and track program milestones with clear success criteria.
• Coordinate progress toward major cross-functional milestones with Engineering Leads.
• Own the Program Risk Register and drive mitigation plans.
• Lead recurring Program, Risk, and Milestone Reviews as a PMO SME.
• Manage Jira Align/Jira/Confluence ecosystem and provide executive-level reporting.
• Forecast resource needs and ensure safety-critical software development practices.
• Occasional travel to Michigan or California locations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Engineering/CS

Masters in Engineering or MBA

Tools

Jira

Jira Align

Confluence

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard - from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

ABOUT THE TEAM

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. We create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. From breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design and next-generation safety, we're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard.

THE ROLE

You will join the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Program Management Office (PMO), a core pillar responsible for driving launch readiness for AV and ADAS features across L1-L4 autonomy. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley and Michigan, our team bridges the gap between cutting-edge software innovation and world-class automotive manufacturing, driving GM's mission of Zero Crashes, Zero Congestion.

As a Staff Program Manager for the next generation of Super Cruise, you will be the primary orchestrator for the evolution of GM's flagship autonomous driving technology. Operating out of our Michigan or Sunnyvale hubs, you will act as the critical link between Product Management, Technical and Vehicle Program Management, Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Safety, Design and all other internal stakeholders to drive the strategic goals of the AV organization.

This is a high-visibility role. You aren't just tracking tasks; you are ensuring seamless coordination across all involved teams in order to drive high-quality milestone plans, navigate complex trade-offs, and ensure on-time execution of our most advanced safety-critical systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Build trusting partnerships with Product, Program and Engineering leader s to synchronize Super Cruise development with hardware/software cycles and provide critical insights on program status, dependencies, and strategic trade-offs.
• Draft and track Program Milestones with clear success criteria, integrating guidance from Product Requirement Documents, Vehicle Program rollout plans, and company-wide software release schedules.
• Drive and coordinate progress towards major cross-functional program milestones in collaboration with Engineering Leads
• Own the Program Risk Register and coordinate the resolution of critical bottlenecks; proactively identify systemic risks early and facilitate the development of robust mitigation plans.
• Lead recurring Program, Risk, and Milestone Reviews while acting as a PMO SME to coach and guide peers on industry best practices, GM-specific processes and professional excellence.
• Manage the centralized Jira Align/Jira/Confluence ecosystem and facilitate the adoption of new operational rhythms to provide executive-level reporting and data-driven insights to senior leadership.
• Forecast resource needs and ensure all workstreams strictly comply with necessary standards and safety-critical software development practices.
• Ability to occasionally travel to Michigan or California locations if needed .

YOUR SKILLS ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in (Technical) Program Management or Engineering in the Tech, Automotive or Aerospace industry.
• 5+ years leading AV programs driving incremental delivery from inception to launch.
• Technical fluency in AV/ADAS platforms, including familiarity with AI-based driving models, simulation, validation, sensors, compute, infrastructure and operations.
• Expertise in agile and waterfall methodologies; fluent with tools like Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, and Microsoft 365.
• Experience working on software and hardware delivery within Automotive OEM vehicle development processes.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with a proven track record of driving alignment among senior executive stakeholders and inspiring diverse, cross-functional teams to deliver change through influence without direct authority.
• Ability to travel and operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Master's degree in Engineering or MBA.
• Experience with Software-Defined-Vehicle architectures.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles, validation cycles, and safety standards relevant to autonomous domains.
• Background in scaling operational systems and processes to support evolving