SGM Software Product & Engineering Deputy Director
2 days ago• Shanghai, China
Description
Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to PATAC in Shanghai, China five times per week.
The Role
The SGM Software Product & Engineering Deputy Director is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the end-to-end product delivery and lifecycle of SGM's Intelligent Cockpit. This leader serves as a bridge between customer-centric needs and technical execution. You will guide the roadmap for both the domestic China market and SGM's global export expansion, ensuring that our Features and AI-powered Features are innovative, technically feasible, and compliant across diverse global regions.
What You'll Do
- Drive Product Definition & Execution : Lead the creation and delivery of a competitive Intelligent Cockpit roadmap that balances "China Speed" with global quality standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with teams across Strategy, Engineering, Design, and Marketing to ensure all product goals and priorities remain strictly aligned.
- Design & UX Focus: Work closely with UX/UI designers to develop intuitive and compelling user interfaces, ensuring technical capabilities translate into world-class digital experiences.
- Hands-on Product Evaluation: Regularly engage with the product directly inside the vehicle to assess HMI and system performance from a user's perspective.
- Orchestrate AI Integration: Maintain a strong understanding of AI implementation flows (e.g., edge-to-cloud) to evaluate the feasibility of features against hardware constraints and manage the feature roll-out.
- Lead Export Initiatives: Navigate global expansion complexities, ensuring cockpit ecosystems are optimized for international markets and diverse user needs.
- Stakeholder Communication: Communicate progress and plans clearly to a diverse group of stakeholders, including executives, customers, and partners, fostering a culture of transparency.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Extensive Leadership Experience: Deep background in digital products, specifically within Intelligent Cockpit or complex automotive software.
- Technical & Architecture Fluency: Comfort with vehicle E/E architecture and SoC capabilities; ability to understand the high-level data flows between hardware and cloud.
- AI Knowledge: Familiarity with AI/ML capabilities and the hardware required to support them (e.g., latency, memory bandwidth).
- Collaborative Influencer: Proven ability to build relationships and lead through influence in a high-velocity, cross-functional environment.
- Regional Expertise: Experience with Chinese OEMs and the local tech ecosystem is highly valued.
- Global Mindset: The ability to adapt China-led innovation for a variety of global cultures and markets.
- Technical Voice: While not a developer, the ability to challenge technical trade-offs and speak the language of engineering.
- Operational Commitment: A "hands-on" approach to quality, ensuring the final vehicle experience meets the highest standards.
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Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202603284
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-15T00:11:56
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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