SDV Software Tools and Data Analyst

Job Description

Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) group supports the definition, design, and development of continuously improving mobility services. SDV is new vehicle intelligence platform that will underpin all our future innovations across a wide range of technological advancements, including EVs and expanded automated driving. This means that you can potentially put a fingerprint on the vehicles that drive down the road! This space is ripe with technical leadership opportunities for advanced technology development, as well as the ability to provide mentorship for new employees. You can flex your collaboration muscles as you will be tasked with working with several other areas of engineering, IT, and the business!

The SDV PMO & Tools Team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Software Tools and Data Analyst to support Team Foundation Server (TFS) / PPM / Galileo and other tools applied within the organization. Well-qualified candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate ability to oversee efforts across functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Support Reporting Capabilities for Portfolio Reporting.
  
• Develop and Support Reporting Capabilities for Scaled Agile Process Reporting...including the creation and measurement of appropriate KPIs, OKRs, Epic/Feature status, etc.
  
• Deliver support for reporting through Power BI and Excel Power Pivot
  
• Support SDV use of tools (Azure Devops / PPM / Galileo)
  
• Evaluate, provide recommendations, and enhance the existing TFS & Azure DevOps architecture, configuration, procedures and processes to provide a more robust, dependable, efficient and flexible system

Additional Job Description

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
  
• Experience Developing visual reports, KPI scorecards, and dashboards.
  
• Experience Connecting data sources, importing data, and transforming data for Business intelligence.
  
• Analytical thinking for translating data into informative reports and visuals.
  
• Experience with TFS/Azure DevOps
  
• Experience using or developing REST APIs
  
• Intermediate SQL query skills beneficial
  
• Background in Agile delivery and a knowledge of Agile software development lifecycles and activities. Experience with Scaled Agile Framework environments (SAFe) is a plus.
  
• Aptitude to learn quickly and a superb attention to detail and process orientation
  
• Strong organizational skills. Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.
  
• Ability to advocate for and ensure efficiencies of implementation across functional areas
  
• Strong relationship building skills including the ability to relate constructively to all levels of the organization.
  
• Strong listening and written and oral communication skills.
  
• A proven ability to plan, undertake and finish activities to achieve high quality results.
  
• The desire to be part of, and to contribute to, a team environment.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to keeping sensitive information confidential
  
• Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical addressees
  
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.

Desired Skills

• Experience working with or deploying to Pivotal Cloud Foundry
  
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools
  
• 3 years of experience of product and portfolio planning tools (e.g., HP PPM, TFS (ADO), etc.)
  
• 3 years of working knowledge of agile practices with understanding of how this impacts portfolio planning
  
• 3 years of experience in multiple software development disciplines (e.g., Agile, SAFe, Scrum, SDLC)
  
• Experience with BI reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), Power Query (M), Dataflows and Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
  
• Experience in the area of project or program planning
  
• Able to communicate cross-functionally and across management levels in formal and informal settings through written and verbal channels
  
• The desire to learn and a relentless need for improvement.
  
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change.
  
• Collaborative mindset to create the best solutions
  
• Intellectual agility and creativity to anticipate obstacles and identify alternatives
  
• Self-starter with experience in producing results through influence of peer organizations
  
• Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical addressees

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.