Thermal Runaway Propagation - SCRUM Lead

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Milford Proving Grounds location three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business.]

The Role:

The VMEC (Vehicle Mechatronic and Embedded Controls) team is comprised of inclusive and diverse Agile teams, where everyone has a voice in the conversation. Our Software Development process translates Customer requirements into designs, creates code, executes testing, and then integrates these solutions into reality. We are currently looking for candidates to fill Scum Leader roles.

The Scrum Leader manages development scrum team (9-12 engineers) in designing and implementing technical software solutions for VMEC features. The Scrum Leader must collaborate with multiple areas of the business (Stakeholders, Customers, Product Management Team as well as other Scrum teams). This role requires the highest level of leadership and technical background. We are seeking creative, highly motivated, agile thinkers with passion and expertise in Controls & Software.

What You'll Do:

Be the leader and coach for an Agile Scrum Team on an Agile Release Train (ART)

• Facilitate the Scrum team's collaboration activities including daily standups, iteration review, iteration planning, and retrospective.
• Prepare the team and assist the ART Lead with PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshop
• Owner and creator of the Team's activity work board to help the Scrum team complete their committed work
• Coordinate inter-team cooperation when needed
• Support Agile Team practices. Some examples are: work in progress limits (WIP), Plan-Do-Check-Adjust Cycle, Innovation & Planning (IP), and fostering technical discipline
• Primary coach for their team and trains the team in agile software development standards.
• Guide the team on writing good stories, acceptance criteria, definition of done
• Guide the team on how to properly story point and establish normalized estimates.
• Focus the team on completing their team PI Objectives with quality
• Continuously challenge the team's normal ways of development to improve areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity
• Eliminate impediments; this can include working with other teams within or outside their ART and managing interpersonal conflicts or challenges
• Work closely with the Product Owner and support backlog activities
• Escalate problems to the right people at the right time
• Engage with ART Lead to improve team's performance
• Ensure requirements are documented for design solutions and ensure linkage to test cases (and results) that demonstrates software functionality
• Utilize automated test tools in build environments, benches, and vehicles to verify functionality at the Function, Controller and System level
• Coordinate and collaborate with departments outside engineering, such as Systems & Safety Engineering, Electrical Architecture, Calibration and Vehicle Performance as required

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other applicable Engineering focuses.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in job-related area required
• Prior experience with embedded controls systems
• Proficient in C, C++, Matlab/Simulink, Python
• Ability to set and balance priorities efficiently
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and assignments with autonomy and accountability for results

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other applicable Engineering focuses with 5+ years of experience
• Experience with JIRA, JIRA Align and Git Ecosystem
• Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, or Ethernet communications protocol
• In-depth knowledge of embedded software and calibration development
• Knowledge in electrification and diagnostics
• Experience in plant modeling and analysis tools, MIL, SIL, HIL Testing
• Understanding of GM Vehicle Development Process

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

About GM

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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.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

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.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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