General Motors

Manager, Product Lifecycle Client Tools

General Motors • $100K — $130K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; equivalent practical experience accepted.
  • 10+ years in the PLM or related enterprise client tools, with increasing responsibility in solution delivery and strategy.
  • Experience leading technical teams and fostering a culture of accountability and inclusivity.
  • Ability to translate complex business needs into actionable technical solutions and delivery plans.
  • Understanding of systems integration and service delivery in complex enterprise environments.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills with a knack for problem-solving.
  • Proven track record in influencing strategy and achieving results across a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of Systems and Software Engineers focused on PLM client systems.
  • Provide leadership through goal setting, performance management, and employee engagement.
  • Drive the roadmap, deployment, and operational support for PLM tools like Designcenter and Teamcenter Visualization.
  • Serve as both technical and business leader for PLM solutions, managing application support and engineering workflows.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to align PLM capabilities with business objectives.
  • Oversee solution delivery, support operations, issue resolution, and service quality.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on PLM technologies, guiding architectural decisions.

Benefits

  • Eligible for relocation benefits.
  • Hybrid work model requiring in-office attendance at least 3 times a week.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

As a Systems Engineering Manager for Product Lifecycle client tools and application services, you will lead the team that builds and runs the PLM tools engineers rely on every day - from Designcenter and knowledge base tools to Teamcenter Visualization - forming the digital backbone of GM's product development.

Reporting to the Director of Systems Engineering for GM's engineering design and tools platforms, you will be the connective tissue between engineering, product, and IT, shaping the PLM client tools roadmap, modernizing how teams collaborate, and enabling faster, higher-quality decisions across the vehicle lifecycle. The solutions your team delivers will directly influence how quickly we can design, validate, and launch new products, and how effectively thousands of engineers' experience GM's PLM ecosystem.

What You'll Do

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Systems and Software Engineers supporting Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) mechanical engineering client systems, its technical delivery, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.


  • Provide people leadership through goal setting, performance management, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement.


  • Lead the roadmap, deployment, operations, and support for tools such as Designcenter and Teamcenter Visualization.


  • Serve as a technical and business leader for PLM client solutions, guiding application support, engineering workflows, integration points, and business processes.


  • Partner with platform teams, engineering, manufacturing, design, suppliers, and IT stakeholders to align PLM capabilities with business priorities and enterprise strategy.


  • Oversee solution delivery, deployment readiness, operational support, issue resolution, and service quality for PLM tools and processes.


  • Act as a subject matter expert across core PLM technologies and associated business processes, informing architectural decisions and technical problem-solving.


  • Build strong cross-functional relationships and influence outcomes across a matrixed organization.


  • Establish and improve team operating models, delivery discipline, support processes, and stakeholder communication.


  • Ensure the team remains current on evolving PLM capabilities, release changes, best practices, and emerging technologies.


Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.


  • 10+ years of experience in the PLM space or related enterprise client tools, with progressively increasing responsibility across solution delivery, support, transformation, strategy, or operations.


  • Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, developing talent, driving performance, and building an inclusive, accountable team culture.


  • Experience translating complex business needs into technical solutions, operating models, and delivery plans.


  • Strong understanding of systems integration, deployment management, operational support, and service delivery in a complex enterprise environment.


  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment.


  • Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.


  • Demonstrated ability to influence strategy, drive alignment, and deliver results across a matrixed organization.


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Deep technical knowledge of enterprise PLM platforms and related business processes, including experience with Teamcenter, NX/Designcenter, Active Workspace, Teamcenter Visualization, and/or GPDL/KBE.


  • Strong experience with technical strategy, roadmap planning, and IT portfolio management in the PLM domain.


  • Familiarity with PLM deployment events, release impacts, change management, and end-user support models.


  • Background in transportation product development, engineering systems, or digital engineering environments.


  • Experience influencing alongside peer managers, senior individual contributors, and cross-functional delivery teams.


  • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution and day-to-day team support.


  • Experience driving enterprise-scale transformation, organizational change, or multi-team delivery initiatives within the PLM space.


  • Experience representing an organization in leadership forums and influencing decisions across business and IT functions.


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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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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As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

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Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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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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