The Staff Technical Manager will lead development and strategy for vehicle-to-cloud technology, engaging with partners, tracking KPIs, and guiding product innovation.
Description
The Role
Platform Technology Management team at General Motors is adding a Staff Technology Manager position that will focus on delivering the next-generation Vehicle to Cloud and Digital Key technology roadmap. As a Staff Technology Manager, you will lead the vision, roadmap, and technology/ platform development of GM's vehicle-to-cloud and digital key connectivity GM's current and next-generation vehicles.
This role is responsible for defining the technical requirements, KPIs, and operational performance of the end-to-end data and access pipeline connecting vehicles, mobile devices, and cloud services at scale. The successful candidate will work across product, vehicle engineering, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, suppliers, and telecom partners to ensure reliable, secure, and cost-effective data connectivity for millions of GM vehicles globally. This is a hands-on technical leadership role with strong accountability for system performance, scalability, and reliability.
What You'll Do
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Why join us?
General Motors is pioneering the innovations that move and connect people to what matters. We see a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.
Our ambition is to build a world-class software development culture that is part of the company's shared vision. We are creating an elite portfolio of software-defined vehicles by tightly integrating software, hardware, and services to create complete and compelling vehicle experiences for our customers.
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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}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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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.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
The Role
Platform Technology Management team at General Motors is adding a Staff Technology Manager position that will focus on delivering the next-generation Vehicle to Cloud and Digital Key technology roadmap. As a Staff Technology Manager, you will lead the vision, roadmap, and technology/ platform development of GM's vehicle-to-cloud and digital key connectivity GM's current and next-generation vehicles.
This role is responsible for defining the technical requirements, KPIs, and operational performance of the end-to-end data and access pipeline connecting vehicles, mobile devices, and cloud services at scale. The successful candidate will work across product, vehicle engineering, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, suppliers, and telecom partners to ensure reliable, secure, and cost-effective data connectivity for millions of GM vehicles globally. This is a hands-on technical leadership role with strong accountability for system performance, scalability, and reliability.
What You'll Do
- Lead and develop vision and roadmap of Vehicle-to-cloud and Digital Key connectivity.
- Create clear, compelling documentation outlining the value, use cases, and integration paths for new technologies.
- Engage with suppliers and ecosystem partners to monitor trends in connected vehicle solutions, and emerging technologies.
- Incorporate customer feedback, tech trends, and product needs to guide ongoing technology development and inform future platform roadmaps.
- Lead competitive benchmarking, teardown analysis, and technical evaluations to drive cost, space, and performance improvements.
- Define and track KPIs to measure the impact and success of deployed connected solutions.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in connected systems, IoT, cloud platforms, or automotive connectivity.
- Strong understanding of vehicle systems and constraints (TCU, gateways, power modes, in-vehicle networks).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and strong understanding of UWB/Bluetooth/ NFC and other connectivity technologies.
- Strong communication, storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts effectively across stakeholders.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Exposure to functional safety or regulated environments
- Experience working with vehicle development processes.
Why join us?
General Motors is pioneering the innovations that move and connect people to what matters. We see a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.
Our ambition is to build a world-class software development culture that is part of the company's shared vision. We are creating an elite portfolio of software-defined vehicles by tightly integrating software, hardware, and services to create complete and compelling vehicle experiences for our customers.
#LI-JK3
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}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | 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.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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