Staff Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure

Job Description

Sponsorship: 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.

Remote: This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford or Mountain View, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum. 

The Role

GM’s Infrastructure Engineering organization seeks a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the strategy, planning, reporting, and execution of Infrastructure Engineering programs across multiple teams. 

In this role, you will play a critical leadership role supporting a diverse set of Infrastructure Engineering teams, including Infrastructure Platforms, Developer Platforms, Vehicle Services Infrastructure, Global Networks, Software Delivery, and Software Quality. This position is responsible for driving roadmap planning and execution across multiple teams, ensuring that engineering initiatives are delivered on time and meet high-quality standards. The ideal candidate understands the complexities of cloud and on-prem infrastructure, excels in program management at scale, and is passionate about building robust, scalable infrastructure systems. 

We are seeking a TPM who demonstrates strength in three key areas: 

• Technical Expertise: Possesses broad software engineering knowledge with deep experience in infrastructure automation, internal developer platforms, cloud architectures, or similar infrastructure engineering fields. 

• Program Management: Has hands-on experience directing cross-functional, highly technical programs while tracking and reporting on progress, resourcing requirements, and risks 

• Communication: Can clearly convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, building trust and ensuring understanding among stakeholders 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Lead and optimize planning cycles for the Infrastructure Engineering organization, including H1/H2 and quarterly strategic and operational planning 

• Coordinate and drive program execution reviews, providing transparent progress reporting to leadership and stakeholders 

• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and program teams to align roadmaps and resolve dependencies 

• Partner with stakeholders and cross-functional leads to define program scope, objectives, key milestones, deliverables, and measurable success metrics for ongoing and future engineering initiatives 

• Proactively manage risks and drive the development of clear communication frameworks to ensure alignment, transparency, and stakeholder engagement throughout the program lifecycle 

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​  

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering organizations 

• Several years of experience as a TPM or in a comparable role, with a track record of delivering complex, cross-functional infrastructure programs end-to-end 

• Experience leading structured planning cycles (e.g., quarterly, H1/H2) and operating reviews in a large engineering organization 

• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to ambiguous and/or changing priorities <