Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.

This position requires an employee to be onsite 1-3 times per week.

Who You Are

As the leader of the Information Display and Simulation group in the Vehicle Systems Research Lab, you will manage Human Machine Interaction (HMI) Research scientists in the Information Displays & Simulation group, overseeing the planning and execution of research in various areas within the HMI domain.

Your immediate task will be to lead and manage innovation in several content domain areas:

• Human performance testing and modeling using immersive technologies, Driving Simulators, Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR)
• Design and evaluation of User Experience in autonomous vehicles and ADAS
• Displays and Optics
  

What You Do

In addition, you will demonstrate your deep knowledge of Human Factors, Statistics, Cognitive Psychology, and Usability Testing/Engineering to craft a quantifiably better human performance in GM's future vehicles. You will publish your research findings in peer-reviewed conferences and journals to enhance the reputation of General Motors. You will also network effectively with vendors, research institutes, startup companies, and other advanced technology laboratories to build a leverage-able partnership network that can be used to grow investments and augment the GM skills base.

• Define technical and business objectives for team
• Manage and lead a team of scientists/researchers
• Hiring: Identify & lead staffing initiatives.
• Communicating: Conduct regularly scheduled Group Meetings, communicate GM Policies & Procedures and Leadership and Safety Messages. Create and communicate initiatives specific to functional responsibilities in support of business plan objectives and deliverables. Motivate and support team in reporting results internally and externally through timely, high-quality presentations, internal reports, technical reports, and publications.
• Training & Developing: Ensure employees complete all mandatory training. Understand & support employee's career development goals. Develop and execute initiatives to improve work team capabilities and increase work team capacity.
• Assigning Work: Assign and manage workload for direct reports. Set individual employee and group priorities.
• Personnel Development: Reviews of deliverables and behavior; provide candid & constructive feedback. Conduct performance interventions when vital.
• Recognition: Formally & informally, recognize employee's contributions. Provide timely and consistent feedback to direct employees as appropriate. Participate in compensation planning and delivery of compensation treatment
• Removing Roadblocks & Resolving Issues: Observe and step up to remove roadblocks and resolve potential issues
• Innovate: Lead design and development of advanced GM battery cells. Develop strategic action plans to support business goals. Support root cause of issues by collaborating with applicable engineering organizations. Provide leadership and direction to battery cell Technical Review Boards and advanced technical work groups. Generate new ideas, propose new R&D projects, evaluate technologies, plan and execute projects to meet customer needs. Ensure timely protection of all IP
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry and technical trends/developments affecting areas of responsibility
  

What You Need

Additional Job Description

• Master's degree in engineering, a physical science, or equivalent scientific/engineering field
• Minimum of 8-10 years extensive technical/work experience
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of scientific principles and state-of-the-art immersive technologies geared toward the betterment of human performance in and around future technological innovations
• Capability to contribute to the plan for a viable solution and its implementation
• Detailed understanding of establishing network/relationships with internal powertrain, vehicle engineering, and business unit customers
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies, project goals and plans and to oversee budgets and resources.
• Proven people leadership skills in developing, empowering, and inspiring team members
• Excellent sociability in working effectively globally with both internal and external customers/agencies, including executive management
• Demonstrated innovation skills and organizational agility to be an effective champion of change while developing and maintaining a strategic vision for the team
• Proven project management skills with understanding of the product development process
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and expertise with a balance in creativity
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technical topics and make decisions with imperfect information
• Resourcefulness to working with multiple projects spanning different technical areas
  

What Would Be Even Better

• PhD
• Direct management experience
  

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
  

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.