IT Launch Project Manager - Battery Cells

Description

Hybrid - Position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time but the general expectation is that the employee be onsite an average of 1 to 3 days each week.

About the General Motors Information Technology Launch Team: At GM IT we are geared towards meeting and exceeding the goals and aspirations of our customers. The GM IT team is focused on creating an exciting environment that not only motivates, but challenges technically adept professionals. We're building on our momentum and we're changing the way we do things. We're shifting our focus from running the business to advancing innovation.

In short, we're currently seeking the next generation of game-changers to help us usher in a new age of automotive IT innovation. Are you ready to rise to the challenge?

The Manufacturing Launch Project Manager is the single point of contact responsible and accountable for deploying all IT systems (application, infrastructure, controls, cybersecurity technologies) required to launch a new product. The Launch Project Manager has a strong background in plant floor system and network integration, manufacturing operations, material and quality processes and systems, tooling and manufacturing processes for Vehicle, Global Propulsion Systems (battery, engine, transmission) and/or Stamping. The Launch Project Manager will integrate with the Global Launch Process, Program Execution, and Manufacturing Integration teams and act as launch single point of contact for Manufacturing IT, Product Execution Team, Master Dot meetings with the business. The Manufacturing Launch Project Manager manages the scope of the program, manufacturing IT deliverables, resources, ensures effective communications are in place and assures that client objectives are realized. This individual has the overall launch responsibility for GM IT, and is responsible for the following functions:

Fully learn and understand the IGLP (IT Global Launch Process) and execute the launch project per the process to ensure launch deliverables are provided according to the schedule and within budget

Knowledge of network deployment and cybersecurity technology implementation

Responsible for the detailed elaboration of the Integrated Launch Schedule (ILS) following the Pre-Deploy workshops

Assure that all key launch milestones are identified, monitored, and managed using the ILS

Conducts the schedule progression meetings with the Deployment Leads, Controls Integration Lead, Infrastructure Group Manager, System Integration Lead, IT Site team and launch team to maintain and update the ILS tasks and dependencies

Provides status updates to the Site and launch team as needed

Works hand in hand with the IT Site Leader (keeps site informed at all times of activities and needs)

Manage launch IT resources and contractors

Participate and provide input for the Weekly Launch Status Meetings

Coordinate/Participate Systems Infrastructure and controls workshops

Update the IT Summary; Communicate IT Summary to Plant Business Leads and Plant Management as required

Coordinate the Training Curriculum Matrix, participants, and schedule

Validate SAT test results and ensure all systems SATs and UATs are complete and re-tested as needed

Determine Site IT Leads' training requirements and ensure that the training is completed

Coordinate the completion of transition to operations activities using the T2O (Transition to Operations) checklist

Provide onsite support for acceleration

Execute launch close-down activities

Execute the communication plan to assure interactions between deployment teams and other programs/projects/organizations are in place

Provide input for EMR (Executive Management Review) as needed

Single point of contact for all communication to plant launch team for IT related activities

Owns and ensures that the ILS Integrated Launch Schedule timing aligns with business timing

Responsible to ensure all IT workshops are conducted in accordance with the Integrated Launch Schedule

Conduct project monitoring and control activities in accordance with the IGLP to ensure program milestones and deliverables are met

Issue/Risk Management

Change Management

Maintain launch project in PPM

All LPM's will be properly trained and paired with a Senior LPM to learn and polish the skills listed above. Energy, motivation, and attitude will be key to accelerate the learning process.

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.

Additional Description About GM

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Diversity Information

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