Staff Technical Program Manager, Network Engineering

Staff Technical Program Manager, Network Engineering

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Technical Innovation Center in Warren (MI) or Austin (TX) three times per week, at minimum. We are looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead the execution and scale of GM's enterprise Network Engineering programs. In this highly cross-functional and strategic role, you will drive complex Network Engineering initiatives from concept through delivery, partnering with technical, business, and executive stakeholders to embed Network Engineering into GM's enterprise operations. You will shape the roadmap, governance, and change management practices required to drive responsible, scalable, and high-impact Network Engineering transformation across the company.

What You'll Do:

• Translate corporate strategy into actionable technical roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables, and lead end-to-end execution of strategic Network Engineering initiatives across business units and technical domains, driving cross-functional alignment and sustained momentum to deliver high-quality outcomes on time.
• Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to scope and deliver enterprise-scale Network Engineering programs, from pilot to production.
• Operationalize Network Engineering governance by embedding compliant and ethical Network Engineering standards and ensuring responsible usage across initiatives.
• Influence enterprise tooling and infrastructure investments to support Network Engineering model development, evaluation, and deployment at scale.
• Serve as a connector and facilitator across organizational boundaries, proactively identifying dependencies, resolving blockers, and enabling teams to work together effectively toward shared objectives.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• 10+ years of experience in program management or engineering leadership, driving initiatives within technically complex systems.
• BS or MS degree in an Engineering-related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong engineering background, including the ability to contribute meaningfully to architectural decisions, the evaluation of technical trade-offs, and solution design.
• Proven experience in the automotive or industrial sectors, with a strong emphasis on Network Engineering, and a track record of managing voice carriers and vendor relationships effectively.
• Deep understanding of enterprise network design, including LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, routing, switching, wireless, and network security.
• Proficiency with Cisco networking platforms (Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, 9800, etc.) and network management tools.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional hardware or software programs in complex enterprise environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and effectively for executive-level reporting and technical documentation.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities, with a passion for fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Expertise in program management methodologies (Agile, hybrid, scaled delivery models) and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Experience managing scope, timelines, budgets, and dependencies across global initiatives.
• Must be able to travel 10% of the time (locally to plants/warehouses/facilities).

What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or MBA with technical focus.
• Proven track record in implementing and managing complex IT infrastructures, optimizing system performance, and ensuring seamless integration of new technologies.
• Prior leadership of Network Engineering transformation programs within a Fortune 500 or high-growth tech company.

GM 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.