General Motors

Engineering Group Manager - Software Architecture

General Motors • $138K — $165K *
Milford, MI 48381In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 7+ years experience in Embedded Control systems and Software Architecture
  • 4+ years of direct leadership experience in engineering teams
  • Expertise in guiding embedded controls and software architecture teams
  • Strong knowledge of interacting embedded systems and design safety
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and resolve conflicts
  • Track record of defining innovative solutions in ambiguous environments

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of 12-15 Software Architects and Technical Specialists
  • Establish governance for Software Architecture including best practices
  • Define KPIs and OKRs to enhance Software Architecture efficiency
  • Influence cross-functional partners to align on priorities and standards
  • Resolve conflicts and maintain focus on organizational outcomes
  • Navigate ambiguity and implement clear action plans
  • Champion continuous learning and skill development initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive well-being support from day one
  • Career development resources
  • Focus on work-life balance
  • Inclusive and collaborative environment
  • Innovative team culture driving new solutions
Full Job Description
Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, Michigan three times per week, at minimum.

The Role:

Leader needed who energizes whole organizations towards software goals. Drive a team of deep technical experts and amplify their impact across a large cross functional organization. Have impact on America's roads, lead top minds in the industry. Deep software architecture knowledge in embedded systems required, leading top technical people required. Long Automotive history is not. We have the experts, we want your leadership.

We're seeking an Engineering Group Manager to lead our Software Architecture team, a high-impact group that defines and evolves GM's Software Architecture strategies across all vehicle platform domains. You are a confident, execution-oriented leader simplifies complex situations, drives alignment across functions, crushes ambiguity and moves with urgency. You will challenge constructively, make sound decisions under pressure, and ensure critical issues are addressed and driven to resolution. As we define our future, you will champion the following Software Architecture items:
  • Software Structure
  • Product Roadmap Execution
  • Governance and Cross-Functional Alignment
  • Shepherd our journey to software excellence


In this people leader role, as well as having responsibilities for the Embedded Controls Software Architecture strategy, you will help develop and lead strategic action plans as we reinvent ourselves from auto manufacturer to a tech company! The heart of this position is to take the natural complexity of large systems and condense them to simple, executable software plans, a key driver of our scaling ambitions.

Are you ready to build tomorrow's culture, lead a team to innovative solutions, launch new products, develop dynamic engineers, and drive the strategy to an all-electric future? Are you in?

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Manage a team of 12-15 Software Architecture Engineers and Technical Specialists to develop and oversee the organization's Software Architecture strategy
  • Establish and maintain Software Architecture governance, including adherence to requirements and best practices
  • Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to drive software Architecture efficiency, guide improvements and ensure alignment with our organizational goals and Built-in-Quality strategy
  • Influence cross-functional partners, including teams that may be skeptical or resistant, to align on priorities, decisions, and standards
  • Resolve competing demands, sensitive situations, and conflicts with other teams while keeping the organization focused on outcomes
  • Navigate ambiguity, define clear action plans, assign ownership, and maintain momentum until results are delivered
  • Speak candidly about risks, roadblocks, and gaps, and escalate appropriately when enterprise outcomes are at risk
  • Champion continuous learning and skill development initiatives to strengthen Software Architecture expertise across the organization and build a sustainable, high-performing technical workforce


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in Embedded Control systems and Software Architecture
  • 4+ years of direct people leader experience, leading and developing high-performing engineering teams while driving delivery, coaching talent, and fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment
  • Demonstrated experience guiding embedded controls and software architecture teams, including shaping architecture strategy, driving cross-functional alignment on complex system designs, and influencing governance, KPIs/OKRs, and enterprise-level development practices
  • Strong knowledge of interacting embedded systems, critical path systems, and safety forward design
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels, resolve priority conflicts, and drive bold integrity-driven decisions
  • Track record of defining innovative solutions in ambiguous problem spaces and converting ideas into execution


What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Master's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in Embedded Control Systems and Software Architecture
  • 6+ years of engineering leadership experience, with a proven track record of scaling teams and driving complex technical initiatives across cross-functional groups
  • Experience leading engineering teams in Mechatronic Embedded Control systems
  • Background in Propulsion, Battery, Vehicle Dynamics, Body or Thermal control domains


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.

About General Motors

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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Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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Learn more about General Motors
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
NASDAQ
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