General Motors · 22 hours ago
Staff Technical Program Manager, AI
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $245K/yr
15+ years expGeneral Motors is redefining mobility and creating innovative vehicles and experiences. They are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead the AI Training program for their Autonomous Driving platform, focusing on cross-functional collaboration and the delivery of next-generation autonomy software.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Drive the end-to-end strategy, planning, and execution of a large cross-functional program, aligning all the different stakeholders that participate in the life cycle of model training
Collaborate with engineering, validation, and product teams to help in defining requirements, prioritize features, and deliver solutions supporting AI development cycle performance
Translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable program plans with measurable outcomes and timelines across multiple teams
Identify technical and program risks early, lead mitigation strategies, and ensure smooth change management processes
Ensure processes and pipelines are designed for long-term scalability, performance, and operational excellence
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for training efficiency, model quality, and delivery velocity; provide regular updates to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
15+ years of technical program management experience. 5+ years working on data, AI/ML, robotics and/or autonomous systems are preferred
BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Hardware and SW backgrounds both in program manager and engineering
Proven track record of managing large complex cross-functional programs involving hardware, embedded software, and data pipelines with ambiguous goals
Strong systems thinking with ability to connect high-level architecture plans to detailed execution tasks
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Deep familiarity with Agile program delivery, tasks management tools (e.g. JIRA), reporting tools, and technical development tools
Preferred
Experience supporting large-scale AI/ML training systems, including data ingestion, labeling workflows, feature pipelines, and distributed training infrastructure (e.g., GPU/accelerator-based systems, cloud or hybrid environments)
Background working closely with Data Science, Machine Learning, or AI research teams, translating experimental or research-driven work into scalable, production-ready programs
Familiarity with autonomy, robotics, or safety-critical systems, including an understanding of model validation, simulation, and continuous improvement loops across the AI lifecycle
Experience operating at Staff or senior-leadership scope, influencing technical strategy across multiple organizations and driving execution through ambiguity, competing priorities, and fast-evolving technical constraints
Benefits
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
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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