Lead the Agile Release Train for Suspension, managing PI Planning, value delivery, and team efficiency while promoting continuous improvement.
Description
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre (MEC) three times per week, at minimum.
We are seeking a highly-motivated agile technical leader for the ART (Agile Release Train) Lead role for the Embedded Platform Suspension Product. The successful candidate will act as a servant leader and coach, and will be responsible for facilitating agile ceremonies while ensuring the Suspension ART is delivering the right things at the right time to customers and stakeholders. This role is part of the Vehicle Mechatronic Embedded Controls (VMEC) engineering department at General Motors Canada.
What You'll Do (Roles & Responsibilities)
Your Skills & Experience (Required Qualifications)
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.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our
comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
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 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.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre (MEC) three times per week, at minimum.
We are seeking a highly-motivated agile technical leader for the ART (Agile Release Train) Lead role for the Embedded Platform Suspension Product. The successful candidate will act as a servant leader and coach, and will be responsible for facilitating agile ceremonies while ensuring the Suspension ART is delivering the right things at the right time to customers and stakeholders. This role is part of the Vehicle Mechatronic Embedded Controls (VMEC) engineering department at General Motors Canada.
What You'll Do (Roles & Responsibilities)
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and execution-focused environment for the Agile Release Train (ART)
- Lead Program Increment (PI) Planning and execution, aligning stakeholders around the ART's vision, objectives, and priorities
- Drive continuous and predictable value delivery by overseeing feature estimation, tracking, risk and dependency management, and impediment resolution
- Provide clear visibility into ART progress, risks, and issues for leadership and stakeholders
- Uphold Agile team practices and standards, facilitate sprint efficiency, and proactively manage risks and impediments
- Champion team accountability and ownership across all levels of delivery.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks and implementing actionable enhancement plans
- Partner with ART Manager in monitoring key performance indicators, supporting process audits, and embedding practices for Built-In Quality, DevOps, and CI/CD
Your Skills & Experience (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Software, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of embedded software development experience, preferably in the vehicle dynamics domain
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team
- Excellent time management, oral and written communication skills
- Experience with automotive software standards, test methods/procedures and build processes; test-driven development and behavior-driven development (TDD and BDD)
- Experience working in an agile environment
- Experience with software configuration management processes and tools (eg: Atlassian Jira, Optimus, GIT Suites, etc.)
- Knowledge of controls theory and the software development process
- Must be legally allowed to work in Canada and able to travel to the US
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.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our
comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;
- Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;
- Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
- Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;
- GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends
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 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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