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Staff Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure

General Motors Company (GM) is a globally recognized leader in the automotive industry headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

General Motors

Employee count: 1001-5000

Salary: 165k-299k USD

United States only

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Job Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Remote: This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Detroit, Warren,Milford or Mountain View, youare expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

The Role

GM’s Infrastructure Engineering organization seeks a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the strategy, planning, reporting, and execution of Infrastructure Engineering programs across multiple teams.

In this role, you will play a critical leadership role supporting a diverse set of Infrastructure Engineering teams, including Infrastructure Platforms, Developer Platforms, Vehicle Services Infrastructure, Global Networks, Software Delivery, and Software Quality. This position is responsible for driving roadmap planning and execution across multiple teams, ensuring that engineering initiatives are delivered on time and meet high-quality standards. The ideal candidate understands the complexities of cloud and on-prem infrastructure, excels in program management at scale, and is passionate about building robust, scalable infrastructure systems.

We are seeking a TPM who demonstrates strength in three key areas:

  • Technical Expertise:Possesses broad software engineering knowledge with deep experience in infrastructure automation, internal developer platforms, cloud architectures, or similar infrastructure engineering fields.

  • Program Management: Has hands-on experience directing cross-functional, highly technical programs while tracking and reporting on progress, resourcing requirements, and risks

  • Communication: Can clearly convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, building trust and ensuring understanding among stakeholders

What you’ll be doing:

  • Lead and optimizeplanning cycles for the Infrastructure Engineering organization, including H1/H2 and quarterly strategic and operational planning

  • Coordinate and drive programexecution reviews, providing transparent progress reporting to leadership and stakeholders

  • Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and program teams to align roadmaps and resolve dependencies

  • Partner with stakeholders and cross-functional leads to define program scope, objectives, key milestones, deliverables, and measurable success metrics for ongoing and future engineering initiatives

  • Proactively manage risks and drive the development of clear communication frameworks to ensure alignment, transparency, and stakeholder engagement throughout the program lifecycle

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering organizations

  • Several years of experience as a TPM or in a comparable role, with a track recordof delivering complex, cross-functional infrastructure programs end-to-end

  • Experience leading structured planning cycles (e.g., quarterly, H1/H2) and operating reviews in a large engineering organization

  • Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to ambiguous and/or changing priorities

  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence without direct authority and build trust across diverse teams

  • Deep understanding of modern software development practices, toolchains, and developer workflows

  • Strong technical skills, including the ability to discuss system architectures, evaluate tradeoffs, and engage deeply with engineers on technical topics.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)​

  • Extensive hands-on experience as a software engineer or comparable technical role, with a strong focus on infrastructure-related areas

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 New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

  • The salary range for this role is $165,000 to$298,800. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

  • 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.

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-being–at work and at home–so 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.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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, emailus or call us at 800-865-7580. 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.

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General Motors Company (GM) is a globally recognized leader in the automotive industry headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. With a commitment to innovation, GM aims to shape the future of transportation by creating a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

GM operates on a global scale, employing over 165,000 individuals across diverse backgrounds and capabilities. From electric vehicles to advanced safety technologies, GM is at the forefront of a transformative era in transportation. The company manufactures a broad lineup of vehicles under well-known brands, including Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac, striving to meet the needs of an evolving market.

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