General Motors

Staff Technical Program Manager, Simulation

General Motors • $159K — $245K *
Sunnyvale, CA 94087Hybrid
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years of technical program management experience, including 2+ years in AI/ML or autonomous systems.
  • BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Proven track record of managing complex cross-functional programs involving hardware and software.
  • Strong systems thinking connecting high-level architecture to execution details.
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Deep familiarity with Agile delivery and tools like Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

  • Own the roadmap for Simulation Test Creation and Metrics Evaluation for AV driving behaviors.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams for program alignment.
  • Define and monitor KPIs and program metrics to ensure test quality and timely delivery.
  • Identify risks and blockers across software and operations, driving mitigation plans.
  • Lead program reviews with technical and executive stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan with company contribution options.
  • Paid vacation and holidays to promote work-life balance.
  • Tuition assistance programs for continued education and development.
  • Employee discounts on GM vehicles.
  • Eligibility to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Staff Technical Program Manager, Simulation

The Role

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead test creation strategy and execution for GM's enterprise Autonomous Driving Program. This role is instrumental in building and maintaining test products for high velocity development of an AV stack and release validation for on-road deployment.

In this highly cross-functional role, you will lead the end-to-end development of simulation tests - from architecture and safety requirements through model development, data labeling, and continuous iteration - while partnering closely with technical and operational stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to shape a foundational program within a fast-paced autonomy initiative at enterprise scale.

What You'll Do
  • Own the roadmap and execution for Simulation Test Creation and Metrics Evaluation for AV driving behaviors.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, development, and operations teams to ensure program alignment.
  • Define and monitor KPIs, program metrics, and validation milestones to ensure test quality, confidence in simulation testing, and timely delivery for ML development.
  • Proactively identify risks and blockers across software, validation, and operations, and drive real-time mitigation plans.
  • Lead program reviews with technical and executive stakeholders between GM and external partners.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • 10+ years of technical program management experience, including 2+ years working on quality, AI/ML, robotics, or autonomous systems
  • BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • Proven track record of managing complex cross-functional programs involving hardware, embedded software, and test pipelines
  • Strong systems thinking with ability to connect high-level architecture to on-the-ground execution details
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
  • Deep familiarity with Agile program delivery, Jira, Confluence, and technical development workflows


What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Experience working on robotaxi or autonomous vehicle programs
  • Background in automotive, aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical, requirements-driven industries
  • Prior experience scaling test creation infrastructure


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 $159,400 - $245,000. 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.


Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

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This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your 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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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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