Software Development Manager - UX/UI Experience, Design, & Development Team

| Austin | Hybrid
Employer Provided Salary: $107,484-$139,584 Annually
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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 employee to be onsite 1-3x per week.
Are you interested in leading and developing a team that is passionate about User Experience & Design?
There has never been a better time to work for General Motors IT!
In recent years, GM Information Technology has successfully executed the largest IT transformation in the history of the automotive industry, fully insourcing what once was a nearly completely outsourced IT function.
Today GM IT is a dynamic and fast paced organization that designs, develops, and maintains infrastructure, applications and solutions enabling GM's global operations.
From designing and building the next generation of vehicles to developing a world-class GM experience for our dealers and customers, GM IT is driving real change in the most iconic automaker on the planet.
Our team delivers unique enterprise-wide IT solutions in cutting-edge technologies such as web clients, mobile clients, native clients, mission-critical business systems, supercomputing, cloud, business intelligence, AI/ML, robotics, manufacturing PLC communication, API Development, and Data Modeling/Development.
We offer challenging positions for passionate professionals looking to advance their careers and be a part of an IT organization focused on innovation, speed, and business value.
About the Manufacturing IT team at General Motors
Manufacturing IT is responsible for leading a dynamic and fast paced organization to provide systems solutions to support and optimize how we manufacture our vehicles.
From designing and building the next generation of systems to refining current systems, our team focuses on delivering sustainable, resilient, scalable, and intuitive systems.
Our team delivers world-class solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and introduce new system solutions and platforms to expand upon.
We are driving real change in an iconic automaker that's highly invested in build a new future.
About the Software Development Manager Role
As a Software Development Manager, you will be leading and delivering innovative software solutions that are well-designed, scalable, and provide a high-quality user experience.
You will ensure that software is designed and developed using sound, repeatable and industry standard methodologies, including but not limited to standards in code quality, performance, stability, security, and overall alignment and compliance with project objectives.
This role is expected to be proficient in:

  • Technologies across software, test automation, build, deployment, and operational processes.
  • Leading & Developing top technical talent from new college hires to very senior user experience researchers, designers, and developers.
  • Taking strategic ambiguities and turning them into actionable plans that the teams can execute to.
  • Critical thinking and possesses the managerial courage to take calculated risks and define create solutions for opportunities that arise.
  • Injecting new technologies and methodologies, looking ahead and build future-proof solutions and systems.
  • Working across multi-functional teams, be comfortable working in a matrixed organization and aligning diverse stakeholders.
  • Define and Drive socialization and outreach efforts to build a culture of innovative & intuitive solutioning.
  • Define strategies for the advancement of user experience, design, and development within the organization.
  • Serve as a community leader and advocate for the adoption of UX/UI best practices across our organization.
  • Define a means to measure your team's productivity towards the advancement of the charter for this team.

Additional Description
Required Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related experience.
  • 10+ years developing cutting-edge, enterprise applications.
  • 3+ years of leading teams or efforts of 10 or more people.
  • Demonstrated expert knowledge in technologies (Angular, Javascript, CSS, HTML)
  • Experience with stakeholder alignment, communicating, and presenting to senior executives.
  • Experience with planning, organizing, and leading multiple scrum teams.
  • Demonstrated portfolio and resource planning and delivering within scope and budget.
  • Very strong project management skills and experience.
  • Facilitated high level of team engagement across diverse functional areas.
  • Demonstrated experience in putting into practice highly purposeful software development methodologies (i.e. Lean Software Engineering, Agile, Scrum, etc).
  • Experience in building a culture of automation in testing, CI/CD, and DevOps practices with end-to end application ownership from conceptualization onwards to development, testing, and support.


Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of managing multiple engineering teams.
  • Experience with InnerSource and/or Open Source projects.
  • Expertise in driving large programs/campaigns across multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Recruiting and Hiring top talent.
  • Strategic planning, roadmap creation, and project plans to look ahead and deliver world class software.
  • Expertise in User Interface Design and Development.
  • Expertise in User Experience research
  • Expertise in Security standards.


You will need to demonstrate experience and proficiency in any of the following technology platforms/patterns 7+ years of hands on experience:

  • Angular
  • InnerSource Experience
  • Open Source Experience
  • WCAG Compliance
  • WCAG Measurement
  • Wireframe/Mockup (High/Low Fidelity Design)
  • Javascript
  • HTML
  • CSS/DHTML
  • SAFe/Agile/Scaled Agile Framework
  • User Experience Research
  • User Interface Design
  • UI to API optimization
  • Caching Architecture
  • Graphics Design
  • Scripting Optimization (example: minification of script logic)
  • CI/CD
  • Business Intelligence
  • Education Content Creation (Documentation, user/data flows, etc).


COMPENSATION
The median level of salary compensation for this role is $107,484 - $139,584
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 well-being 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, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
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.
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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 at [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. 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.

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13201 McCallen Pass, Austin, TX 78753

An Insider's view of General Motors

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

GM has a people-first culture that inspires everyone to help each other and improve themselves. It fosters a workplace of inclusivity instead of focusing solely on company results. I really feel like I am seen as an individual and that my work has an impact at GM.

Navya

Data Analyst, Data Management and Analytics Group

What projects are you most excited about?

I’m currently working on the Cruise AV and Cruise Origin, along with ADAS projects. I enjoy working in the new technology space because it allows me to think creatively and come up with innovative ideas to solve problems.

Victoria

Autonomous Vehicle Validation

How does the company support your career growth?

GM continually allows me the flexibility to pursue a variety of assignments and roles in accordance with my interest and evolving skillset. With each move, I’ve found satisfaction through increased responsibility and overall scope of work. The key to success is understanding the business while building and growing your leadership acumen.

Charles

Program Engineering Manager, Battery Electric Vehicles

How do you make yourself accessible to the rest of the team?

I want my team members to feel like they’re working with me, not for me. So, I make myself vulnerable to my team. I share my failures and ask for help. Likewise, I try to create an open, safe and trusted environment for them to discuss their challenges. I share my success stories to inspire them to realize their career aspirations.

Sri

Director, Ultifi Data Platform Services

What makes someone successful on your team?

I started as a calibration test engineer, then moved into our Immersive Lab, where I leveraged cutting-edge technology to speed up engineering and design processes. Now, I’m using that experience as an Integration Design Engineer in our Advanced Studio. These opportunities enabled my professional growth and I can’t wait for my future in innovation.

Jeremiah Hamlin

Design Engineer

What are General Motors Perks + Benefits

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Floating holidays
Office Perks
Company-sponsored outings
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

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