Engineering Group Manager - VMEC Body Controls, Lighting & Visibility Software & Quality
Today• Markham, Canada
Description
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three days per week, at minimum.
Join a team that builds the brains behind the machine! The Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) team in GM's Software and Services organization is at the core of vehicle control-developing the software and calibrations that orchestrate everything from internal combustion engines and hybrid drive units to high-voltage batteries, chassis, thermal systems, and beyond. Our mission is to continuously invent and refine how the world's best mechatronic systems are controlled.
We are seeking an Engineering Group Manager to lead a team focused on the Body Controls Lighting & Visibility domain. In this role, you will lead a talented group of developers and engineers in designing, developing, testing and implementing embedded software. The team will work cross-functionally across product, program and systems teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of high-quality, production-ready software in support of both our current portfolio and our all-electric future.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Provide technical leadership and vision in the Body Controls domain, driving engineering excellence and adherence to best practices
- Build and nurture a high-performing team focused on capability growth, technical development, and talent retention
- Develop and execute forward-looking strategies aligned with customer needs and GM's transformation into a tech-driven mobility company
- Leverage Agile methodologies to accelerate innovation, enhance team velocity, and deliver high-quality software on time at scale
- Lead the development of strategy and processes around testing & quality assurance
- Engage in code reviews, critically evaluate existing approaches, and provide architectural guidance as needed
- Foster a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Manage internal/external stakeholder and/or supplier relationships, including technical oversight, performance tracking, and alignment with program milestones and quality standards
- Model and champion GM's values and behaviors in everything you do
- Note: This position is a hybrid role, with an expectation of being onsite 3 days per week
Who You Are
- A technical leader with a strong background in embedded software and the Body Controls domain
- Skilled at navigating ambiguity and change in a fast-paced business & software development environment
- Passionate about mentoring and growing engineers while pushing the technical boundaries of what's possible
- Forward-thinking and excited about the role technology plays in redefining the future of mobility
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience related to embedded control systems, quality assurance and toolchains (eg: C programming, Matlab/Simulink, Lauterbach/debugging tools, CAN/LIN/ethernet network protocols, Jira, Git ecosystem)
- Demonstrated experience on SIL/HIL or other virtual environments and associated tools and platforms (such as AutoVal, dSpace, etc)
- Demonstrated technical background in Body Controls domains (eg: lighting & visibility, vehicle access, HVAC/cabin comfort, occupant position & protection, etc)
- Background in safety and regulatory compliance for embedded systems
- Demonstrated experience in Continuous Integration environments (nightly builds, etc)
- Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams developing or testing embedded control systems in an Agile environment
- Strong ability to drive results through collaboration, manage multiple projects with varying priorities, and measure work using data and key performance indicators
- Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills; able to align multiple teams toward a common goal
- Proven track record of successful project execution and delivery
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive timely, informed decision-making
- Valid driver's license with ability to operate test vehicles
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What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Master's degree in Engineering and/or an MBA
- Familiarity with ASIL safety systems and regulatory standards
- Experience leading the development and implementation of industry standards in embedded systems
- Experience managing suppliers, including technical reviews, milestone tracking, and issue resolution
- Experience managing globally distributed teams
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- Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
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Client-provided location(s): Markham, Canada
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202519850
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-25T00:14:08
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
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- 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
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- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
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- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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