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Manager - Diagnostic Service Information Development

AT General Motors
General Motors

Manager - Diagnostic Service Information Development

Warren, MI

Description

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Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report onsite at the GM Global Technical Center - Estes Engineering Center at least three times per week minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

We are seeking a dynamic Manager to lead a team of Service Information Developers within the Service Diagnostics and Programming team. This role involves driving the modernization of diagnostic and electrical service information and ensuring first-time quality of repair, diagnosis, and programming for General Motors vehicles globally. As software complexity and vehicle updates accelerate, the manager will identify and implement process improvements, including automation and streamlining workflows, to meet the evolving needs of service professionals. Key responsibilities include collaborating across organizations to ensure service readiness for vehicle launches, managing timelines and risks, addressing programming and diagnostic issues in customer vehicles, and fostering a high-performing team by setting clear goals and removing obstacles. This is an opportunity to shape the future of service diagnostics and support excellence in vehicle serviceability.

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  • This is a manager position, responsible to lead a larger team of Service Information Developers and modernization of Diagnostic and Electrical Service Information within the Service Diagnostics and Programming team.
  • This team leads integration of service diagnostic and programming instructions for General Motors globally focused on first time quality of repair, diagnosis, and programming in the service environment.
  • The workload for this team has increased significantly in recent years as software complexity and rate of change has increased dramatically for customer vehicles.
  • This manager will need to look for opportunities to streamline processes by automating processes and eliminating handoffs or redundancies across the company to meet the needs of technicians and service professionals.

Responsibilities

  • This manager is responsible for collaborating with peers in various organizations to ensure programming and diagnostic serviceability first time quality on upcoming, new, and legacy programs.
  • They will define critical timelines for new and major launches and balance workload and risk across the team to meet those deliverables.
  • They will ensure service readiness leading up to ship to commerce through analysis, testing and resolution of issues.
  • This manager will monitor and drive resolution of programming and diagnostic issues in customer vehicles.
  • The manager for this team is responsible for setting the goals, vision and eliminating roadblocks for a high performing team.

Additional Description

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or other degree with relevant experience
  • Minimum 8 years of experience within automotive diagnostic, programming, software, controls, or related areas
  • Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and root cause analysis skills, especially where problems are unusual and ambiguous
  • Proven results on large or complex project by managing and measuring work through metrics, data, and results with autonomy and accountability

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related field
  • Leadership experience of teams of engineers responsible for developing and testing software
  • Experience supporting dealerships or independent aftermarket service professionals
  • Experience with vehicle electrical architecture requirements or design
  • Understanding of the software release process
  • Controls integration or calibration experience
  • DFSS Black Belt Certification

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington

  • Compensation: The expected base compensation for this role is : $143,200 - $219,400 . 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI, USA; Milford, MI 48381, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202500280
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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