Staff Technical Program Manager — Bench & HiL Ecosystem

Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) — Bench & HiL EcosystemWe are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) — Bench & HiL Ecosystem to drive cross-functional execution, supplier management, and strategic delivery alignment across next-generation benches, compute, sensor, and software platforms.This role is responsible for managing complex supplier ecosystems supporting autonomous vehicle and software-defined vehicle (SDV) bench development — ensuring execution across hardware, embedded software, platform infrastructure, AI Training and vehicle integration timelines.You will operate at the intersection of Vehicle, Compute & Sensor Hardware, Embedded Software, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and AV Platform Development, driving hil eco-system from concept through production deployment.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive end-to-end execution and coordination across strategic suppliers supporting vehicle platform and AV development programsManage timelines, technical dependencies, risks, and escalation paths across hardware, software, and infrastructure domainsPartner with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program teams to ensure supplier deliverables align with vehicle development milestones and production readiness targetsLead issue resolution, recovery planning, and executive-level escalation managementTrack execution performance including schedule adherence, quality, integration readiness, and cost impactsDrive accountability across external partners supporting compute platforms, sensors, middleware, diagnostics, networking, firmware, validation and AV infrastructureCoordinate supplier onboarding, development milestones, validation readiness, and change management processesSupport sourcing strategy and supplier engagement activities for future platform scalability and risk mitigationQualifications8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Supplier Management, Systems Engineering, or Complex Program LeadershipExperience managing strategic suppliers and cross-functional technical programs in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or distributed systems environmentsStrong understanding of embedded systems, compute platforms, vehicle E/E architecture, and software platform developmentExperience driving hardware-software integration programs with external vendors and engineering partnersProven ability to manage supplier execution, technical dependencies, schedule risk, and escalation managementExperience working with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering organizationsStrong understanding of product development lifecycle, validation cycles, and launch readiness processesExceptional cross-functional leadership, executive communication, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to drive execution in highly ambiguous, fast-moving technical environmentsBonus points!Prior experience supporting Autonomous Vehicle (AV) or Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) programsExperience managing suppliers supporting compute platforms, sensors, networking, or embedded software systemsKnowledge of AV software development pipelines and CI/CD ecosystemsExperience supporting hardware bring-up, validation benches, HIL environments, or integration labsFamiliarity with sensor stack integration (camera, radar, lidar)Experience managing global supplier ecosystems and complex technical escalationsBackground in diagnostics, middleware, firmware, or platform infrastructure programsExperience supporting SCx / L2+ / L3 autonomy feature deploymentsGM 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. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy. This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.