Business Planner South America
Today• São Paulo, Brazil
Description
Hybrid: This position requires you to work on-site 3 times a week (Tue to Thu) - Availability to work on-site as needed, according to business demands
Description :
The Business Planner serves as a strategic partner to senior executives, ensuring operational discipline, alignment with corporate vision, and execution of initiatives that drive growth across South America. This role is pivotal in connecting workstreams, aligning priorities, and translating strategy into actionable outcomes.
Main Activities and Responsibilities:
- Act as a bridge between staff, senior executives, and the CEO, facilitating effective communication, while connecting workstreams that would otherwise remain siloed;
- Ensure governance discipline and maintain a productive work environment, planning and coordinating agendas to ensure productiveness and focus on critical topics;
- Provide operational oversight and manages CEOs daily operations, ensuring alignment with the company's vision;
- Sets key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitors progress to ensure the organization meets its objectives;
- Acts as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and other senior leaders, providing insights and advice on key decisions;
- Leads and coordinates special projects and initiatives, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget, exceeding expectations;
- Anticipate problems and evaluate risk factors, providing recommendations to mitigate potential issues;
- Strategize narratives and the CEO's schedule and plans travel, while handle inquiries on their behalf.
- Conduct market assessments to identify growth opportunities and support regional expansion priorities.
- Develop market intelligence reports and trend analyses to support executive-level product discussions, portfolio strategy, and competitive positioning.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Proven experience in corporate strategy, market intelligence, and project management at managerial level.
- Strong background in mid-level management with the ability to oversee complex projects and large teams.
- Availability to reside in São Caetano do Sul (SCS). This position does not offer a relocation package.
- Availability for travel (50%)
- Fluent in English; advanced Spanish is a plus.
- Advanced academic background, including Executive MBAs in Business Administration, Leadership Development and/or Marketing.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, innovation projects, corporate communication, and product launch management.
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Soft skills required:
- Strategic thinking and long-term vision;
- Leadership and stakeholder management;
- Analytical and market intelligence capabilities;
- Conflict management and problem-solving;
- Ability to engage diverse audiences and drive organizational purpose.
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 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}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis.
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Client-provided location(s): São Paulo, Brazil
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202607621
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-04-02T00:04:46
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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