Staff Program Manager, AV PMO

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard — from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. We create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. From breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design and next-generation safety, we’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard.    You will join the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Program Management Office (PMO), a core pillar responsible for driving launch readiness for AV and ADAS features across L1–L4 autonomy. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley and Michigan, our team bridges the gap between cutting-edge software innovation and world-class automotive manufacturing, driving GM’s mission of Zero Crashes, Zero Congestion.

As a Staff Program Manager for the next generation of Super Cruise, you will be the primary orchestrator for the evolution of GM’s flagship autonomous driving technology. Operating out of our Sunnyvale hub, you will act as the critical link between Product Management, Technical and Vehicle Program Management, Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Safety, Design and all other internal stakeholders to drive the strategic goals of the AV organization.    This is a high-visibility role. You aren't just tracking tasks; you are ensuring seamless coordination across all involved teams in order to drive high-quality milestone plans, navigate complex trade-offs, and ensure on-time execution of our most advanced safety-critical systems.

(RESPONSIBILITIES)    Build trusting partnerships with Product, Program and Engineering leader s to synchronize Super Cruise development with hardware/software cycles and provide critical insights on program status, dependencies, and strategic trade-offs.    Draft and track Program Milestones with clear success criteria, integrating guidance from Product Requirement Documents, Vehicle Program rollout plans, and company-wide software release schedules.   Drive and coordinate progress towards major cross-functional program milestones in collaboration with Engineering Leads   Own the Program Risk Register and coordinate the resolution of critical bottlenecks; proactively identify systemic risks early and facilitate the development of robust mitigation plans.    Lead recurring Program, Risk, and Milestone Reviews while acting as a PMO SME to coach and guide peers on industry best practices, GM-specific processes and professional excellence.    Manage the centralized Jira Align/Jira/Confluence ecosystem and facilitate the adoption of new operational rhythms to provide executive-level reporting and data-driven insights to senior leadership.    Forecast resource needs and ensure all workstreams strictly comply with necessary standards and safety-critical software development practices.    Ability to occasionally travel to Michigan locations (Warren Technical Center and Milford Proving Ground) if needed .        YOUR SKILLS & ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)   Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Computer Science, or a related technical field.    10+ years of relevant experience in (Technical) Program Management or Engineering in the Tech, Automotive or Aerospace industry.    5+ years leading AV programs driving incremental delivery from inception to launch.   Technical fluency in AV/ADAS platforms, including