Warranty Manager

Job Description

Hybrid This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the GM Technical Center(Champion Service Operations, Warren MI three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business

Do you have experience in global warranty, data analytics and customer experience? If you consider yourself a business leader and creative innovator in this space this may be the next step in your career!

We are immediately seeking a highly skilled and motivated Regional Warranty Manager to join our organization. This role requires an individual who is passionate about providing exceptional customer service and ensuring the seamless operation of our warranty operations. With excellent communication and leadership skills, the successful candidate will lead a team of professionals in providing top-notch warranty support to our valued Dealership partners.

The Regional Warranty Manager position operates within the ‘Dealer Service and Warranty Operations’ organization within the Customer and Care and Aftersales division of General Motors. The primary objective of this position is to drive accuracy and efficiency in the warranty claim submission process by engaging with our General Motors Dealership Partners and other cross-functional teams within General Motors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a Geographically Dispersed Team of Field Warranty Managers / Specialist across US – Provide Strategic Direction with Clear Priorities and Performance Expectations

• Ensure Dealer accountability to Warranty Policies and Procedures

• Monitor Regional Warranty Costs Drivers

• Analyze Dealer Warranty trends and address out of line Conditions

• Oversee Dealer Self-Review Process, Dealer audits and Regional Appeals

• Support Dealer Mediations

• Develop and host regional dealer warranty seminars.

• Provide warranty guidance and expertise to regional Part Sales & Service Field team

• Retention and Management of Warranty Documentation, including “Legal Holds”

• Oversee Regional Warranty Communications

• Manage Controllable Warranty Costs and Lead Business Improvement Actions

• Function as a Field Warranty liaison with Warranty Support Center (WSC), Warranty Processing Center (WPC), Fleet and Commercial and Brand Quality

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree

• 5+ years of experience in service, parts operations or related

• 5+ years of leadership experience

• Ability to motivate, inspire and function as catalyst for innovation and change management

• Strong Business Acumen & Customer Focus

• Strong data analytic capabilities

• Effective communication skills and ability to adjust style, frequency, and approach for multiple audiences

• Willing to travel 25% Domestically

• Flexible Working Schedule to accommodate multiple US time zones

Competencies:

• Preferred automotive Technical Knowledge

• Preferred Dealership Knowledge

• Builds and maintains strong internal/external relationships

• Drives for Results & Drives Change Management

• Conflict Resolution

• Be Curious

• Proficient In Process Improvement, Analytical Thinking & Data Judgement

• Informative and Persuasive communication skills

• Timely Problem Solving 

• Innovation and Creativity

• 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.

About GM

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Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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