Build and maintain operational plans, track milestones, and proactively manage risks to ensure on-time delivery of Modes features.
Drive alignment across product quads and support vehicle launch deliverables, issue resolution, and cross-team integration.
Lead adoption of tools and operational rhythms (e.g., Jira Align Cloud, Jira).
Conduct readiness reviews, launch syncs, and executive-level reporting leveraging PMO dashboards.
Forecast resources, manage program risks, and ensure safety-critical software development compliance.
Provide leadership with insights on dependencies, trade-offs, and overall program health.
Facilitate regular syncs to ensure clarity on current priorities and upcoming initiatives.
Travel between Toronto, Canada and Mountain View, California as needed (2–3x/year).

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in Program Management or Engineering
5+ years managing complex software or systems programs through full development-to-launch cycles
Direct experience with Body systems (Cabin Thermal, Lighting & Visibility, Vehicle Access) in engineering or program management
Proven ability to align cross-functional teams across product, engineering, supply chain, and operations
Experience influencing within matrixed organizations with strong executive presence
Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies; proficiency with JAC, JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet or similar tools
Exceptional technical and non-technical communication skills with ability to present data-driven insights to leadership
Demonstrated success operating in complex automotive systems environments
Ability to drive a motor vehicle regularly
Ability to travel (2 – 3x/year)

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate.
Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

Staff Program Manager – Occupant Comfort Modes

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