General Motors

Cybersecurity Awareness Program Lead

General Motors • $95K — $115K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity awareness, security communications, or related fields.
  • Experience managing awareness campaigns or phishing simulation programs in large organizations.
  • Proficient in developing training and communication materials for diverse audiences.
  • Strong program management skills across multiple workstreams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to leverage metrics to refine programs and enhance outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Own and enhance GM's global phishing simulation program with key stakeholders.
  • Lead programs for international security leader enablement, creating practical materials and guidance.
  • Plan and execute cybersecurity awareness campaigns aligned to threats and business needs.
  • Collaborate with experts to expand role-based cybersecurity training for key groups.
  • Translate threat data into actionable awareness and education initiatives.
  • Monitor program effectiveness through metrics and report on outcomes and areas for improvement.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure relevant awareness content is delivered.
  • Contribute to the development of AI-focused Application Security programs.

Benefits

  • Potential for hybrid work arrangement with flexible reporting.
  • Relocation benefits may be available.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

In this role, the Cybersecurity Awareness Program Lead will help build and deliver critical awareness and enablement programs that enable employees and leaders across GM make better day-to-day security decisions. The role will be especially focused on phishing simulation program execution, international security leader enablement, awareness campaign delivery, and role-based education execution.

What You'll Do
  • Own the execution and continuous improvement of GM's global phishing simulation program in partnership with regional engagement, risk, and awareness stakeholders; manage campaign cadence, targeting inputs, communications, metrics and follow-up education.
  • Lead the international security leader enablement program by creating reusable toolkits, briefings, messaging guidance, and operating rhythms that help security leaders reinforce secure behaviors consistently across regions.
  • Plan and deliver cybersecurity awareness campaigns and experiences, including awareness events, in-office activations, and timely microlearning aligned to current threats and business needs.
  • Partner with teammates and subject matter experts to expand role-based cybersecurity training for priority employee groups, business functions, and risk areas.
  • Translate threat trends, phishing results, and engagement data into targeted awareness and enablement actions that improve employee understanding and reduce human risk.
  • Track and report program effectiveness through metrics such as campaign outcomes, completion trends, reporting behaviors, and engagement results; recommend practical improvements based on what the data shows.
  • Support cross-functional coordination with Communications, GRC, Threat Intelligence, and regional security partners to keep awareness content timely, practical, and relevant.
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of an AI focused Application Security program that is aligned with GM's security priorities.


Success in the Role
  • Phishing simulation campaigns are executed consistently and paired with clear, targeted follow-up education.
  • International security leaders have practical materials and a predictable cadence they can use to reinforce cybersecurity expectations in their markets.
  • Awareness campaigns and role-based education are better aligned to current threats, priority risks, and employee needs.
  • Program reporting clearly shows what is working, where behavior is improving, and where additional intervention is needed.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity awareness, security communications, learning and development, human risk, change management, or a closely related field.
  • Experience owning recurring awareness campaigns, phishing simulation programs, or comparable behavior-change programs in a large, matrixed organization.
  • Experience developing training, enablement, or communications materials for multiple audiences, including leaders and employees.
  • Strong program management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, deliverables, stakeholders, and metrics across several concurrent workstreams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn cybersecurity concepts into clear, practical guidance.
  • Demonstrated ability to use metrics and feedback to refine programs and improve outcomes.
  • Ability to work independently on defined workstreams while collaborating closely with teammates and cross-functional partners.


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Experience supporting international or regional security awareness programs.
  • Experience with phishing simulation, adaptive learning, or security awareness platforms.
  • Experience partnering with cyber threat intelligence, cyber defense, GRC, HR, or corporate communications teams.
  • Experience building leader toolkits, facilitator guides, playbooks, or manager-ready enablement materials.
  • Familiarity with NIST CSF awareness and training concepts and modern human risk management practices.
  • Experience supporting role-based cybersecurity education for technical and non-technical employee groups.
  • Experience using AI tools to create content, plan campaigns, and delivery metrics.


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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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