Staff Product Manager

Job Description

Staff Product Manager, Occupant Protection

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Technical/Innovation Center in Mountain View (CA) or Warren (MI) three times per week, at minimum. This position can be located at either of these 2 locations.

The Software & Services division of General Motors is responsible for defining and delivering the software, electrical hardware, and services that enable and support GM vehicles. From mechatronic infrastructure to OnStar connected services, and infotainment systems to autonomous driving – we are creating complete and compelling vehicle experiences for our customers.

Our ambition in Software & Services Product Management is to build a world-class software development culture that is part of the company’s shared vision. We are creating an elite portfolio of software-defined vehicles by tightly integrating software, hardware, and services to create complete and compelling vehicle experiences for our customers.

The Role:

As a Staff Product Manager for Occupant Protection, you will design and implement safety experiences that ensure occupants feel secure and confident. You will develop a clear vision aligned with the company's goals and create a strategic roadmap to bring this vision to life. Collaborating with stakeholders across the organization, you will ensure cohesive execution. Additionally, you will drive innovation and continuous improvement in safety features, leveraging customer feedback, industry trends, and new technologies.

This position requires addressing complex challenges in the customer experience space in ways that delight our users and align with our business objectives. You will be empowered to robustly debate and challenge the status quo. Success in this role demands the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, make principled decisions, and build consensus across cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences. We are seeking someone proactive, willing to roll up their sleeves, and dedicated to exceeding customer expectations and driving business success.

What You’ll do:

• Define and own the long-term product vision, setting strategic direction for vehicle in cabin Occupant Protection across multiple product teams, safety and engineering, balancing business objectives, and regulatory compliance.

• Lead a cross-functional team of stakeholders encompassing Legal, Design, Engineering, Program, and Product Managers to create intuitive customer experiences that meet customer and business needs.

• Actively monitor Safety Standards and Regulations, incorporate data, research, and market analysis to inform, define, prioritize, and drive execution of product roadmap.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years working on technology-powered digital products as a product manager

• 3+ years of experience managing products focused on Occupant Protection/Safety and sufficient regulatory knowledge to be comfortable communicating with stakeholders across the company and industry

• Expertise in creating customer experiences using data and judgment to inform decisions

• Well established skills in writing, with the ability to effectively balance and integrate vision, strategy, and technical details in a cohesive narrative

• Strong verbal communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to all stakeholders

• Proven ability to balance tradeoffs between consumer needs and expectations, legal and regulatory requirements, and business objectives

• Ability to identify and drive the organization to generate key data and metrics to make sound decisions for customer experience and regulatory changes

• Must be willing to travel to Michigan quarterly if located in Mountain View

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

• Advanced educational background (MBA, Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, etc.)

• Experience leading digital products across a variety of platforms (mobile, web, etc.)

• 8+ years of vehicle product management experience

• Familiarity with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)

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 $168,000 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.

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

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.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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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

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