Job Description
The Role:
The International Portfolio Planning team is seeking candidates who are passionate about shaping the international markets and influencing strategic decision making as it relates to Portfolio Planning. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the future product portfolio GM International Markets including China and Mexico. In this role you will work collaboratively across functions to develop data-driven recommendations and lead storytelling across various leadership levels. The ideal candidate should be a top performer who is comfortable with ambiguity, thrives in a fast-paced team environment, and has a passion for results.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead execution of studies, development of insights, concise framing of recommendations, and communication of findings.
- Support development and facilitation of executive-level reviews.
- Support global / regional portfolio planning for brand and new product initiatives, technology / monetization, electrification, and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct analysis to support portfolio decisions using various data sources, including the portfolio planning database, long-term volume forecasts, competitor intelligence, product program financials, etc.
- Identify portfolio gaps / opportunities, track horizon plan development for portfolio definition, and support pre-PFI activities for next-generation products.
- Collaborate with other Planning areas (Advanced Planning, Forecasting, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Propulsion, Technology) and cross-functional partners (Marketing, Finance, Program Management, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, etc.).
- Provide segment-focused and competitive assessments to be used by various internal customers and stakeholders.
- Focus on the customer needs / perceptions and design-thinking approach to problem-solving.
- Support customer research efforts and help translate results into product change drivers.
- Be top performers who are willing to work diligently in an unstructured environment where initiative, creativity, maturity, and enthusiasm for learning are highly valued.
- Demonstrate an ability to make the complex simple, with clear and concise communication; comfortable presenting to varied levels of leadership.
- Be comfortable with ambiguity, adjusts to changing conditions, anticipates issues, and moves toward resolution with urgency.
- Actively seek out experts and information, possess intellectual curiosity, and drive for innovation
- Willing to make a recommendation, even if unpopular, and support with logic and facts.
Yours Skills & Abilities :
- Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline
- 5 Years functional experience in Forecasting, Market Analysis, Marketing, Planning, Research, Policy, and/or Finance.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office: Excel (pivot tables), Word, PowerPoint (advanced)
- Strong written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates Analytical Thinking, End-to-End Process Management and Commercial Acumen skills.
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge:
- MBA preferred.
- Experience Developing / Executing Global / Corporate Strategies
- Experience Developing Business Plans
- Experience Managing Business Financial and Legal Risk
- Portfolio Management Experience
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. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).
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}.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis. A company vehicle will only be provided for this role by passing the Motor Vehicle Report review.
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