Program Engineering Manager

• Lead complex, cross-functional engineering programs critical to business success.

• Define program scope, governance, and execution plans.

• Align program goals with organizational strategy and product development timelines.

• Knowledge in automotive industry development (product and manufacturing process)

Innovation & Ideation

• Promote a culture of continuous innovation and improvement.

• Challenge the status quo and propose creative, resource-efficient solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Influence and align senior leaders, studio, marketing, and engineering teams.

• Facilitate decision-making across diverse functions and regions.

Execution Excellence

• Manage program budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.

• Track progress, mitigate risks, and resolve issues proactively.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide clear, concise updates to leadership on milestones, risks, and outcomes.

• Document lessons learned and share best practices across teams.

Location : São Caetano do Sul/SP

Your skills and abilities (required qualifications):

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Languages: Advanced English (mandatory), Spanish (desirable)
• Previous Experience : Proven experience in product development, engineering project management and/or automotive industry.
• Availability for travels

What can you give a competitive edge:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and build cross-functional alignment.
• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with tight deadlines.

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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 < 25% for this role.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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Client-provided location(s): São Paulo, Brazil

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202518771

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-22T00:09:18