Senior Manager Engine Controls Calibration

Job Description

The Engine & Transmission Controls organization is end-to-end responsible for the embedded software, control systems, and calibrations that drive vehicle motion and ensure compliance with tailpipe emissions regulations.

As the Senior Manager of Engine Controls Calibration, you will lead a high-performing team dedicated to delivering robust calibration solutions within the ECM (Engine Control Module) and PCM (Powertrain Control Module). Your team's mission is to meet stringent targets for emissions, fuel economy, and drivability by optimizing performance, efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness while navigating a dynamic technological and regulatory landscape.

Engine Controls Calibration is a technically demanding domain that integrates mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering, along with thermodynamics. In this leadership role, you will guide several Engineering Group Leaders and play a key role in developing talent across the organization. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including Portfolio Planning, Global Engine Propulsion Programs, Global Performance Integration, Global Proving Ground Operations, Test Labs, Propulsion Development & Validation, and Certification & Compliance to deliver world-class propulsion systems that meet global emissions standards.

Your technical leadership will focus on flawless execution by instilling a culture of urgency, open communication, and accountability. You will also champion innovation and operational excellence to help modernize the vehicle calibration process by implementing workflows to reduce testing time, vehicle usage, and workload, while improving first-time quality and shortening the overall calibration cycle.

Are you ready to foster an inclusive, safety-focused culture, lead breakthrough innovations, launch next-generation products, grow exceptional engineering talent, and shape the strategy for GM's critical ICE portfolio?

Key Responsibilities

This role centers on three core areas of leadership:

1. People Leadership

• Champion the growth and development of team members at all levels (from entry-level engineers to seasoned group leaders) through mentoring, coaching, and career development.
• Cultivate a culture rooted in safety, inclusivity, and high performance, enabling continuous improvement and seamless team collaboration.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with partner organizations to ensure alignment on both tactical execution and long-term strategic goals.
• Consistently model and reinforce GM's Core Values and Winning Behaviors.

2. Execution Leadership

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engine hardware, program integration, proving grounds labs, and certification/compliance teams to deliver calibration solutions that meet emissions and performance targets in alignment with vehicle program milestones.
• Empower self-directed, accountable teams to deliver high-quality products on time. Promote disciplined execution, adaptability in the face of ambiguity, and strategic resilience.
• Partner with leaders across the Engine & Transmission Controls organization to ensure cohesive execution.
• Manage organizational budgets effectively and ensure resource planning aligns with program needs and priorities.

3. Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the Product Management team to support ICE portfolio planning by providing calibration capacity insights and driving complexity reduction.
• Provide visionary leadership in shaping calibration strategies that align with GM's broader vision and long-term strategy.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Required Skills and Experiences:

• Hands on experience with Engine Calibration
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering to include Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mathematics.
• Minimum 10+ years of engineering experience related to embedded control system, calibration, related hardware, and/or safety critical system development
• 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:

• Technical Understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Master of Science in Engineering and/or Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Aerospace, Systems or Software Engineering with emphasis in Controls or Robotics
• Change leadership experience in leading other leaders
• Leadership experience developing or utilizing industry standards
• Leadership experience in safety compliance of embedded systems
• Leadership of teams of engineers responsible for developing or testing embedded control systems or related hardware
• 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 managing a global team that is geographically dispersed
• Working knowledge of embedded controls development tool set - (e.g. INCA, IBM Rational Tool Suite, Jira/Jama, Git ecosystem, MatLab-Simulink, ETAS)

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This role is categorized as Hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report onsite three times (Tues., Wed., Thurs.) per week at minimum.

SPONOSRSHIP: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

Relocation:

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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