Component Timing Planner

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking Component Timing Planners who will create and maintain component timing and provide timing status updates, key metric updates (Statement of Requirements/Sourcing, Math Release, Tool Kick Off) during regularly scheduled and Core Product Development Team meetings. Maintain accurate partner names, demographics, and part numbers on assigned component plans. Develop and maintain positive relationships with design release engineers, buyers, validation engineers, and all other PDT partners. As a valuable contributing member of a Product Development Team, you will provide critical feedback loop within our team to Component Template Developers and Architect Leads for the purpose of improving team execution. Engage in special projects and assignments inside and outside our team to prepare for future leadership positions within the organization. Interested in joining a growing team with a flexible work schedule? Please read below to consider applying:

Hybrid Work Location: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. This position requires an employee to be onsite as required for key meetings/workshops on a minimal basis.

Additional Job Description

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of the Global Vehicle Development Process
• Basic proficiency in MS Office Tools (Excel/PowerPoint/Word, SharePoint)
• Knowledge of Critical Path Methodology
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and develop creative solutions
• Familiarity with administrative and engineering systems and tools (ECM, Momentum reports, SharePoint, PRTS, GDIMPs, etc.) used by the PDT and/or GPSC
• Proficient with conflict management and problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects at one time, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance
• Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate workgroups and meetings
• Ability to handle pressure tactfully, gracefully, and respectively raise issues appropriately
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship leadership skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed
• Ability to hold employees accountable for deliverables and escalate when appropriate
• Demonstrate managerial courage and display initiative to "take action" to fix problems in support of positive change
• Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills

• 1 - 3 years of experience in project management
• Advanced level of proficiency in MS Office Tools (Excel/PowerPoint/Word, SharePoint)
• GM Purchasing experience
• Design Release Engineering experience

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.