Staff Product Manager – Android Infrastructure Software

Job Description

Staff Product Manager – SDV OS Android Infrastructure Software

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to either the GM Technical Center in Warren, MI or GM Technical Center in Sunnyvale, CA three times per week, at a minimum. This position can be located at either of these two locations.

The Role:

The newly created Product Management team at General Motors is adding a Staff Product Manager position that will be focused on the Android-based infrastructure software for the SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) Platform Product Management group. This position will make a substantial contribution to the overall success of the organization. The SDV OS Android Infrastructure is a key enabler for General Motors Software and Services strategy. We are looking for inspiring individuals who will lead cross-functional teams to deliver products that excite our customers.

As the Staff Product Manager for SDV OS Android Infrastructure Software , you will be responsible for developing, managing, and driving product initiatives across the organization. This also includes working with cross-functional teams, conducting market research, and collaborating with other teams to ensure the successful launch of new products. This role requires strong analytical skills, communication ability, and a passion for delivering exceptional products that meet customer needs.

What You’ll do:

1. Lead and collaborate with a large set of stakeholders to identify, build, and test customer value propositions
2. Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on customer needs and market trends
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure product goals and priorities alignment
4. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market opportunities and potential threats
5. Define and track key metrics using KPCs and KPIs to measure product success and inform future decisions
6. Communicate product updates, progress, and plans to stakeholders across the organization, including executives, customers, and partners
7. Manage product launches, including developing go-to-market strategies and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches
8. Conduct post-launch analysis to evaluate product performance and identify areas for improvement
9. Continuously iterate and improve the product based on user feedback, market trends, and business goals
10. Communicate complex subjects in a simple and straightforward way
11. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior product team members, sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

1. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics
2. 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering
3. Deep knowledge of the Android operating system and Android integration on hardware
4. 2+ years of Product Management experience including Roadmap Definitions, Benchmarking (competitors and new technologies) and Program Execution
5. Strong interpersonal and networking skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels of the company
6. Deep understanding of software and hardware development
7. Broad industry knowledge of software technologies, including high-end compute platforms
8. Must be a skilled problem solver that utilizes data and experience to identify problems and solutions

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

1. Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics
2. 5+ years of software-related Product Management experience
3. Deep knowledge of the software process, including CI/CD pipeline and quality metrics
4. Experience with software languages including C, C++, Java, Kotlin and/or Python
5. Strong understanding of major automotive systems and subsystems
6. Strong understanding of Global Vehicle Development Process and program execution deliverables

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 compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area. The salary range for this role is $116,100 to $285,300. 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. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information: General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements: GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics.