Solutions Program Manager Engineer – Robotics & Automation Systems

Job Description

Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to the designated location a minimum of three days per week. The primary work location will be Warren, MI.

The Role

The Solutions Program Manager Engineer within the Autonomous Robotics Center (ARC) plays a critical role in leading complex, cross-functional automation and robotics programs. You will serve as the business project lead, managing timelines, risks, and issue resolution while aligning strategic objectives with technical development goals. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation in manufacturing systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cutting-edge automation solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead automation and robotics initiatives from concept through deployment, managing scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, issue trackers, and risk registers to ensure program success.
• Coordinate across hardware, electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Facilitate technical reviews, escalation processes, and cross-functional workshops to resolve issues and maintain alignment.
• Collaborate with leadership and business units to align near-term execution with long-term strategic goals.
• Track program KPIs and provide regular updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Support vendor engagement, contract execution, and integration of external technologies into GM systems.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience managing engineering programs in automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements traceability, interface management, and validation planning.
• Experience managing technical trade-offs across hardware/software systems and coordinating with engineering leads.
• Skilled in risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution across complex technical programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Systems), Project Management, or a related technical field or equivalent experience.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Proven success managing highly technical, cross-functional programs involving robotics platforms, automation cells, or material handling systems.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP).
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as SysML, Cameo, or IBM Rhapsody.
• Familiarity with robotic integration workflows, including PLC coordination, safety validation, and deployment planning.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in simulation-based planning, risk modeling, or scenario analysis.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

this position may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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