Job Description
Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three days per week, at minimum
At General Motors, we envision a future characterized by zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. We are pioneering the next generation of vehicle compute platforms, revolutionizing automotive software development, and integrating seamless connections between cloud and edge resources. Join us as we lead the way towards a sustainable and safe automotive future.
The Role
We are currently seeking experienced and motivated candidates for the role of Agile Release Train (ART) Lead supporting Software and Controls engineering team in the Propulsion Thermal Management ART. This ART is part of the VMEC-CB Software and Services group. This is a role for a candidate with strong technical skills and will include responsibility for software development, testing, and release for all of GM’s Thermal Systems for BEV, PHEV and ICE Vehicles, acting as a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART).
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
Build an environment in which the ART can execute, collaborate and innovate
Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning and execution, collaborating with key stakeholders to communicate the ART vision and objectives
Enable the ART to provide continuous and predictable flow of value by leading: feature estimation and tracking, risk and dependency management, impediment tracking and escalation
Provide visibility of ART status and issues to management
Enforce team practices and rules, help resolve impediments, identify and manage risks, facilitate efficiency, and increase the probability of success in each sprint
Champion accountability within and outside the team
Promote continuous improvement, identify bottlenecks and create actionable improvement plans
Monitor success indicators, support process audits, and implement practices for Built-In Quality, DevOps and CI/CD
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
BS in Engineering (electrical, mechatronics, mechanical, software, computer) or Computer Science
5+ years of automotive engineering experience with demonstrated technical and professional skills in systems engineering and/or embedded controls development
Experience working in an agile environment
Experience with Change Management and software configuration management processes and tools (e.g. JIRA, Git Ecosystem, Power Bi)
Hands-on proficiency with C, C++, MATLAB/SIMULINK or Python
Demonstrated leadership, political savvy, organizational agility and ability to deal with ambiguity
Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, presentation, project management and facilitation skills
Demonstrated ability to coach, influence, obtain alignment, and resolve conflict across diverse groups of individuals and teams
Demonstrated problem solving skills and drive for results, particularly in unusual and complex situations
What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications) :
2+ years of experience as a Scrum Lead
Experience in Automotive Thermal Management Systems
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 Overview
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;
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.
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 believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.


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