Arkansas Staffing
Group Program Manager, Platform Services
Arkansas Staffing, Mountain View, California, us, 94039
Group Program Manager, Platform Services
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Technical/Innovation Center in Mountain View (CA), Warren (MI), or Austin (TX) three times per week at minimum. This position can be located at any of these 3 locations. At GM, we are driving toward an all-electric future with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. Our Digital Vehicle Experience (DVE) team plays a pivotal role in this transformation by developing the technologies that will redefine infotainment, productivity, and the human-vehicle experience. The Role
As a Group Program Manager, Platform Services, you will lead the strategic planning and execution of GM's next-generation infotainment compute systems. This role is instrumental in bridging the gap between software, hardware, and vehicle integration teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of platform capabilities across GM's vehicle portfolio. You'll oversee program execution, manage complex interdependencies, and ensure that infotainment compute technologies are delivered in alignment with vehicle milestones and organizational goals. What You'll Do
Lead and coordinate large-scale, cross-functional development efforts for infotainment compute platforms across multiple vehicle programs. Drive alignment between hardware, software, and vehicle engineering teams to define program scope, priorities, and success metrics. Coordinate the VCU (Vehicle Compute Unit)/Infotainment software development plan across all vehicle lines for major software releases. Ensure effective coordination between HW and SW engineering teams to define and execute a cohesive development strategy. Partner with the Vehicle PMO to align software delivery with key vehicle milestones, including build phases and launches. Manage and resolve complex prioritization challenges across features, compute capabilities, and vehicle needs. Facilitate execution forums, identify and manage risks, and drive decision-making to maintain delivery schedules and quality standards. Serve as the key liaison across engineering, product, and business functions to track program status and communicate issues, risks, and progress to executive stakeholders. Optimize team workflows and cross-functional communication to improve execution efficiency and predictability. Manage a team of Technical Program Managers where your leadership will shape the delivery of core compute platforms that power immersive, intelligent, and safe in-vehicle experiences. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
10+ years of program or engineering management experience with complex embedded systems, preferably within the automotive or consumer electronics industries. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field. Strong understanding of software and hardware integration, embedded system platforms, and development lifecycles. Demonstrated success managing large, cross-disciplinary programs across software, hardware, and systems teams. Proven ability to manage complex program plans, resources, and schedules while delivering on aggressive timelines. Strong interpersonal skills and experience influencing and collaborating with senior leaders, engineers, and program managers. Deep understanding of system/software delivery for infotainment, connectivity, or automotive compute architectures. Proficiency in program management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, and/or Smartsheet. Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and organizational skills. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
PMP Certification or equivalent. Automotive software experience, ideally in infotainment or connected vehicle platforms. Experience managing compute platform programs, including SOC/ECU-based architectures and integration with vehicle networks. Experience leading technical program management in an Agile or hybrid environment. Familiarity with GM vehicle development processes or similar OEM Tier 1 frameworks. Ability to advocate for a user-centric approach in platform design and delivery. Compensation
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area. The salary range for this role is $143,000 to $258,800. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. Benefits
GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. 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. About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day individually and collectively to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-beingat work and at homeso you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards Resources. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
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
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Technical/Innovation Center in Mountain View (CA), Warren (MI), or Austin (TX) three times per week at minimum. This position can be located at any of these 3 locations. At GM, we are driving toward an all-electric future with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. Our Digital Vehicle Experience (DVE) team plays a pivotal role in this transformation by developing the technologies that will redefine infotainment, productivity, and the human-vehicle experience. The Role
As a Group Program Manager, Platform Services, you will lead the strategic planning and execution of GM's next-generation infotainment compute systems. This role is instrumental in bridging the gap between software, hardware, and vehicle integration teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of platform capabilities across GM's vehicle portfolio. You'll oversee program execution, manage complex interdependencies, and ensure that infotainment compute technologies are delivered in alignment with vehicle milestones and organizational goals. What You'll Do
Lead and coordinate large-scale, cross-functional development efforts for infotainment compute platforms across multiple vehicle programs. Drive alignment between hardware, software, and vehicle engineering teams to define program scope, priorities, and success metrics. Coordinate the VCU (Vehicle Compute Unit)/Infotainment software development plan across all vehicle lines for major software releases. Ensure effective coordination between HW and SW engineering teams to define and execute a cohesive development strategy. Partner with the Vehicle PMO to align software delivery with key vehicle milestones, including build phases and launches. Manage and resolve complex prioritization challenges across features, compute capabilities, and vehicle needs. Facilitate execution forums, identify and manage risks, and drive decision-making to maintain delivery schedules and quality standards. Serve as the key liaison across engineering, product, and business functions to track program status and communicate issues, risks, and progress to executive stakeholders. Optimize team workflows and cross-functional communication to improve execution efficiency and predictability. Manage a team of Technical Program Managers where your leadership will shape the delivery of core compute platforms that power immersive, intelligent, and safe in-vehicle experiences. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
10+ years of program or engineering management experience with complex embedded systems, preferably within the automotive or consumer electronics industries. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field. Strong understanding of software and hardware integration, embedded system platforms, and development lifecycles. Demonstrated success managing large, cross-disciplinary programs across software, hardware, and systems teams. Proven ability to manage complex program plans, resources, and schedules while delivering on aggressive timelines. Strong interpersonal skills and experience influencing and collaborating with senior leaders, engineers, and program managers. Deep understanding of system/software delivery for infotainment, connectivity, or automotive compute architectures. Proficiency in program management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, and/or Smartsheet. Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and organizational skills. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
PMP Certification or equivalent. Automotive software experience, ideally in infotainment or connected vehicle platforms. Experience managing compute platform programs, including SOC/ECU-based architectures and integration with vehicle networks. Experience leading technical program management in an Agile or hybrid environment. Familiarity with GM vehicle development processes or similar OEM Tier 1 frameworks. Ability to advocate for a user-centric approach in platform design and delivery. Compensation
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area. The salary range for this role is $143,000 to $258,800. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. Benefits
GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. 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. About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day individually and collectively to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-beingat work and at homeso you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards Resources. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
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
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.