Senior Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure

Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report onsite at the at least three times per week minimum or other frequency dictated by the business at the Mountain View Technical Center ,CA. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

GM's Infrastructure Engineering organization seeks a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the strategy, planning, reporting, and execution of Infrastructure Engineering programs across multiple teams. In this role, you will play a critical leadership role supporting a diverse set of Infrastructure Engineering teams, including Infrastructure Platforms, Developer Platforms, Vehicle Services Infrastructure, Global Networks, Software Delivery, and Software Quality. This position is responsible for driving roadmap planning and execution across multiple teams, ensuring that engineering initiatives are delivered on time and meet high-quality standards. The ideal candidate understands the complexities of cloud and on-prem infrastructure, excels in program management at scale, and is passionate about building robust, scalable infrastructure systems.

We are seeking a TPM who demonstrates strength in three key areas:

• Technical Expertise: Possesses broad software engineering knowledge with deep experience in infrastructure automation, internal developer platforms, cloud architectures, or similar infrastructure engineering fields.
• Program Management: Has hands-on experience directing cross-functional, highly technical programs while tracking and reporting on progress, resourcing requirements, and risks
• Communication: Can clearly convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, building trust and ensuring understanding among stakeholders

• Lead and optimize planning cycles for the Infrastructure Engineering organization, including H1/H2 and quarterly strategic and operational planning
• Coordinate and drive program execution reviews, providing transparent progress reporting to leadership and stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and program teams to align roadmaps and resolve dependencies
• Partner with stakeholders and cross-functional leads to define program scope, objectives, key milestones, deliverables, and measurable success metrics for ongoing and future engineering initiatives
• Proactively manage risks and drive the development of clear communication frameworks to ensure alignment, transparency, and stakeholder engagement throughout the program lifecycle

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering organizations
• Several years of experience as a TPM or in a comparable role, with a track record of delivering complex, cross-functional infrastructure programs end-to-end
• Experience leading structured planning cycles (e.g., quarterly, H1/H2) and operating reviews in a large engineering organization
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to ambiguous and/or changing priorities
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence without direct authority and build trust across diverse teams
• Deep understanding of modern software development practices, toolchains, and developer workflows
• Strong technical skills, including the ability to discuss system architectures, evaluate tradeoffs, and engage deeply with engineers on technical topics.

• Extensive hands-on experience as a software engineer or comparable technical role, with a strong focus on infrastructure-related areas

• Compensation: The expected base compensation for this role is : $158,000 - $241,900 Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays.