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General Motors
Warren, Michigan, United States of America; GM Global Technical Center - Cole Engineering Center Tower
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Job Description
This role leads the strategy, sourcing, and deployment roadmap for automation solutions that enable Global Purchasing and Supply Chain's (GPSC) manufacturing and logistics footprint. This leader is accountable for developing and executing an integrated automation commodity and technology strategy that reduces total enterprise cost, improves safety and quality, and increases resiliency across GM’s global operations.
This role partners closely with GPSC commodity teams, Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Leadership, GM IT, Finance, Supplier Quality, Logistics & Packaging, and strategic automation suppliers to deliver standard, scalable solutions for equipment, controls, robotics, and related services. The Manager sets clear objectives and owns key performance indicators that directly impact launch readiness, productivity, and capital efficiency, while championing change.
The Manager will lead a team based in Warren, MI, with responsibility for collaboration and influence across regional GPSC and plant locations. Some domestic and international travel is required to engage plants, suppliers, and technology partners.
MBA or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering.
Hands-on experience with factory automation and digital industrialization (e.g., smart factory, IIoT, digital twins, advanced analytics on equipment performance).
Experience in automotive or complex manufacturing, including launch environments and high-volume operations.
Proficiency with data and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Python, ML or AI Agentic development, cost modelling tools, supplier performance dashboards) to support decision making and performance management.
Formal training or certification in AI, ML, Operational Excellence, Lean, Agile, or Change Management.


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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid.
This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

 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.
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. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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