General Motors

Sr. Associate, AV Corporate Development & Strategy

General Motors • $106K — $163K *
Mountain View, CA 94040In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
  • 3+ years in Corporate Development, investment banking, management consulting, or finance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating business opportunities.
  • Robust business and financial acumen with experience in developing business cases.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate across stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills for translating complex information into concise recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Support evaluation of strategic partnerships and investments to achieve AV objectives.
  • Conduct market and competitive analyses to identify opportunities and risks.
  • Assess strategic fit and business value of external opportunities.
  • Develop business cases and transaction-related materials for negotiations.
  • Coordinate cross-functional evaluations to drive stakeholder alignment.
  • Translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership reviews.
  • Track milestones and learnings to inform future decisions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Life insurance and sickness/accident benefits.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Tuition assistance programs.
  • GM vehicle discounts.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview

The Senior Associate, AV Corporate Development & Strategy supports the development and execution of General Motors' long-term Autonomous Vehicle (AV) strategy and Corporate Development activities. This role helps evaluate strategic partnerships, investments, acquisitions, and other growth opportunities that accelerate GM's AV roadmap, strengthen competitive positioning, and create long-term enterprise value.

Working closely with AV Product, Engineering, Finance, Legal and other functions, this individual conducts rigorous strategic, market, financial, and competitive analyses to support investment decisions, partnership evaluations, and broader strategic initiatives. The role translates complex information into actionable insights, executive-ready materials, and decision frameworks that enable informed decision-making across GM

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Development, Market Intelligence & Opportunity Assessment
  • Support evaluation of strategic partnerships, investments, acquisitions, and other transactions that advance GM's AV objectives.
  • Conduct research and analysis of market trends, competitive dynamics, emerging technologies, and ecosystem developments to identify potential opportunities and risks.
  • Assess strategic fit, business value, and competitive implications of external opportunities.
  • Help maintain visibility into key industry participants, potential partners, suppliers, startups, and other ecosystem stakeholders.

Strategic Analysis & Transaction Support
  • Support assessment of strategic alternatives, including build, buy, and partner options, through structured market, financial, technical, and business analyses.
  • Lead or assist in development of business cases, diligence materials, recommendations, transaction-related analyses, and support engagement and negotiation with external counterparties.
  • Coordinate and support cross-functional evaluations involving Product, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and other internal and external stakeholders, applying strong project and stakeholder management skills to drive alignment and execution.

Executive Decision Support & Strategic Communication
  • Translate complex technical, financial, and market information into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
  • Develop executive-ready presentations, decision frameworks, and supporting analyses for leadership reviews and strategic discussions, presenting opportunities, risks and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
  • Communicate findings effectively across technical, business, and executive audiences.

Cross-Functional Execution & Value Realization
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support execution of strategic initiatives, partnerships, and other approved opportunities.
  • Help identify risks, dependencies, capability gaps, and execution considerations associated with strategic decisions.
  • Support integration planning, partnership governance activities, and value realization efforts where applicable.
  • Track key milestones, outcomes, and learnings to inform future strategic decisions.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
  • 3+ years in Corporate Development, investment banking, management consulting, corporate strategy, finance, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate business opportunities and develop clear, fact-based recommendations.
  • Strong business and financial acumen, including experience developing business cases and assessing strategic, commercial, and investment-related tradeoffs.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed environment, applying strong project management skills to drive outcomes.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex information into concise executive-level recommendations and materials.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's of Business Administration or similar advanced degree
  • Experience in autonomous vehicles, ADAS, AI, robotics, software-enabled hardware, or other emerging technology sectors.
  • Understanding of automotive industry dynamics, technology ecosystems, and value chain relationships.


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 actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
  • The salary range for this role is $106,000 - $163,000. 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


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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.

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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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
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