Manager, Cabin Thermal Software Development

Job Description

Vacancy Status:

This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications.

AI Disclosure:

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Hybrid :

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Center three times per week.

About The Role:

The Vehicle Mechatronic Embedded Controls (VMEC) team within GM’s Software and Services organization is responsible for developing, deploying, and releasing control software and calibrations that truly control the whole vehicle. Be it internal combustion engines, hybridized drive units & transmissions, high voltage batteries, or body, chassis & thermal management, the exciting challenge of inventing new methods to control the world’s best mechatronic systems is never ending.

As the Manager for the Cabin Thermal Software team in Body Controls domain, you are responsible for leading a team of developers & engineers to design, develop, test and deliver embedded software for Cabin comfort. You will work cross-functionally with product, systems, program & supplier teams to ensure all pieces come together to successfully release quality products on time to support our revenue generating truck portfolio and pave the way for our all-electric future.  You will be responsible for delivering software (Functional and Diagnostics) to program timelines coordinating with suppliers, GM Inhouse software teams. You will be handling multiple release lines (multiple programs, multiple electrical architectures etc.) for the Cabin Thermal product.  You will be responsible for handling defects, product improvements, plant, program support when needed, leading cross functional teams to effective resolution of issues. You will be working with your peers in Cabin Thermal space (Calibration Teams, System Testing, Requirements Engineering across regions) to develop Cabin Thermal Software that enhances customer experience.

In this people leader role, as well as having responsibilities for Cabin Thermal/Occupant experience area of technology, you will develop and lead strategic action plans to support business goals for our inclusive future as we reinvent ourselves from auto manufacturer to a tech company.  The heart of this position is to embrace agile practices that will enable you to grow your team's capability for the future with a focus on speed, quality and safety. You will be using the agile concepts to empower your team to innovate and grow technology. You will be leading the team in adapting new technologies to the product, understand new and upcoming new features in Occupant comfort (Cabin Thermal, in collaboration with various adjacent products like Seats, Lighting etc.)  and drive cross functional team to meet product goals. You will be involved in requirements/design/source code reviews to lead the team effectively. GM is investing in virtualization of calibrations, CICD (Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment) to be leader in the automotive software and we count on you to lead the team in this direction.

Your technical leadership will be at the strategic direction level with responsibilities for execution & drive innovation. You will help develop and lead strategic action plans to support business goals for our inclusive future with industry-leading Body controls performance that elevate our customer’s experience (comfort focused).

Responsibilities:

• Enable self-organizing, self-managing teams to deliver product on-time with quality executions in an agile environment
• Implement quality software development practices and develop/own high-quality software.
• Help remove impediments and foster an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous flow, and relentless improvement
• Implement and support agile principles and practices, identifying and eliminating impediments, and facilitating flow
• Develop high performing team by practicing GM values & behaviors 
• Lead and manage supplier & GM strategic partner software deliverables to program timelines
• Lead timely resolution of product quality issue to ensure launch quality
• Implement process improvement for product quality enhancement
• Hire, Mentor, coach, and develop employees and their careers
• Establish and monitor budget for responsible activities
• Execute resource planning for required activities
• Model and foster GM's Core Values and Winning Behaviors
• Support cross functional Key Strategic Initiatives 

Minimum Required Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering to include Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Mathematics.
• Minimum 10+ years of engineering experience related to embedded control system & Software development experience.
• Demonstrated technical background in Body controls (Cabin Comfort, Seats, Lights, Vehicle Access etc.)
• Highly skilled & hands on experience in embedded controls software development & related tool set – (e.g. AUTOSAR software, developing & debugging physics-based C code, Jira, GIT Ecosystem, etc.)
• Demonstrated results in successful project execution
• Excellent multi-functional communication and leadership skills - able to get multiple teams moving in the same direction
• Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity while driving timely decision making 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master of Science in Engineering and/or Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Electrical, Computer, Electronics, Mechatronics, Systems or Software Engineering with emphasis in Controls or Robotics
• Prior work experience in Body Controls domain
• Experience in embedded controls development software and tool sets – (e.g. C/C++, Python, Jira, Git ecosystem, MatLab/Simulink, ETAS INCA)
• Leadership experience developing or utilizing industry standards & software architecture (e.g. AUTOSAR) and agile methodologies (e.g. CICD)
• Leadership experience in safety compliance of embedded systems
• Leadership of teams of engineers responsible for developing or testing embedded control systems or related hardware in an agile environment
• Demonstrated ability to: achieve results through effective teamwork, lead numerous projects with different focal areas to successful completion, and manage and measure work through metrics, data, and results
• Experience in doing SFMEA, DFMEA and other systems engineering approach for product quality.

Compensation: 

The salary range for this role is $147000 to $196600. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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:

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 including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
• 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.

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