Sr. Manager, Data Engineering Geospatial Services

Job Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, TX or Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business if more than 3 days].

The Role

Do you imagine a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion? We do! To reach this ambitious goal we are transforming how features are created and unlocking a new level of potential by further integrating our vehicles with their digital world. Put your code on the road and into the hands of millions of GM customers, knowing that what you build will help reduce crashes and save lives.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Geospatial Manager/Engineer to lead our Location-based Services team. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert with a strong technical background in geospatial and mapping systems. In this role, you will guide the team and provide thought leadership in research, design, deployment, and launch of advanced location-based services and mapping products. We are looking for an innovative continuous learner and collaborative problem solver who is driven to take ideas to production.

What You'll Do

• As a subject matter expert on geospatial data, data objects and stores, and location-based services software product engineering, provide guidance and support to internal teams and external stakeholders
• Lead a team of ~12 location-based services engineers with developing software architecture, tools, and processes, and oversee the design, development, and validation of location-based services solutions, ensuring accuracy and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, program management, and engineering teams to ensure the successful delivery of LBS projects
• Stay updated on relevant regulations and standards in geospatial data management, consumption and delivery, ensuring compliance in all products and initiatives
• Keep abreast of industry trends and new technology, and educate the global team
• Grow, mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
• Provide long-term strategic direction of the Location-based Services platform and the convergence with gm.maps as a central mapping service to General Motors internal and external customers
• Engage with and influence senior directors in setting the technical and product strategic for the provision of location-based and mapping services
• Drive innovation and research in LBS product development methodologies

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 10 + years of experience in design and implementation of advanced geospatial and mapping data products
• Proven experience in location-based services with a deep understanding of geospatial data engineering, object stores, methodologies , s oftware architecture, and deploying location-based services to the onboard vehicle applications as well as the cloud infrastructure / systems
• 10+ years of experience in location-based services software development ( MapBox , OpenStreet Maps, ARCGIS, Postgres, Parquet , Python, C)
• 3+ years of managing highly performant teams of approximately 6 - 10+ engineers
• Strong knowledge of mapping data structures/tiling
• A p assion for innovation and continuous improvement , and a desire to push the boundaries of customer-facing mapping technology
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements
• Demonstrated ability to process a high volume of work with high complexity with nonstandard solutions
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a focus on delivering high-quality results
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field; PhD preferred.
• Deep knowledge of geospatial architecture , incorporation of telematics data, and cloud platforms
• D emonstrated technical creativity, research publications, and development of intellectual property

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

Compensation:

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $219,000 - $336,200. Actual base compensation within the identified 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.

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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.

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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