This is a Hybrid position within our IT Organization. The role will allow employees to work offsite but will also require onsite work based on business needs. The selected candidate will be expected to commute to the innovation center to which they are assigned as their primary GM facility.
As a General Motors Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading and management of one or more software development teams. You will be responsible for developing and coaching the team, and ensuring an inclusive culture, where people are empowered to do their best work, where innovation is the norm and where people lead by example. Culture is extremely important and you will help to set that culture, one where people are encouraged to try things, to learn, to develop and to take ownership. Whilst you will likely not be coding every day, you will need to have a deep understanding of technology and latest industry trends.You will ensure that software is designed and developed using sound, repeatable, industry standard methodologies and in accordance with GM’s software development project methodology; including but not limited to standards in code quality, performance, stability, security and overall alignment and compliance with project objectives. You will be expected to be familiar and proficient with each of the following capabilities:
- Project administration and record-keeping Multi-functional collaboration with other development teams and/or support functions
- Career development coaching and mentoring activities for team members and direct reports.
- Project scheduling and time management
- Responsible for the delegation and coordination of development activities across each team to ensure high utilization of resources while delivering world-class software across many platforms.
- Manages a team and is responsible for staffing, communicating, training and development, directing and prioritization of work, evaluating performance and removing roadblocks.
- Provides career guidance and mentoring of both software developers as well as junior managers. Assures that team adheres to all GM Resource Requirements such as Timekeeping, Project Management and Training
- Builds a diverse and effective team by identifying/selecting the best talent. Responsible for directing and prioritizing work, managing performance and providing guidance / coaching to team members. Manages the culture within their team, holds themselves and others accountable for demonstrating GMs values and cultural behaviors. Models GM behaviors and creates a winning culture.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must have experience and be comfortable leading highly technical teams through the Agile development process utilizing industry standard/best practice for software development approaches
Must have broad software project delivery experience in leading teams developing applications using a variety of tools, languages, frameworks and technologies. Capable of managing concurrent projects and/or initiatives within GM.
Ability to handle issue resolution and remove roadblocks by navigating complex corporate environments and processes
Must have experience creating strategic direction for groups of applications, including Performance tuning, usability assessment/improvement, automation technologies
Understands security risks for applications and code remediation techniques
Oversees Integration efforts of software or solutions with existing software/systems
Understands code quality analysis results and remediation mechanisms
Expert knowledge of maintaining and debugging live software systems
Providing advice, training and technical support for various projects within their domain
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess technical writing knowledge around system design specification and technical documentation of software systems
Understand and maintain compliance with GM standards and industry best practice
