General Motors · 9 hours ago
Staff Technical Program Manager – Governance, Risk and Compliance
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expGeneral Motors is redefining mobility through innovative vehicle design and technology. The Staff Technical Program Manager for Governance, Risk, and Compliance will drive execution and visibility across compliance and security programs, ensuring accountability and transparency at scale.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide program management rigor, structure, and execution support for high-impact compliance initiatives
Lead planning, milestone development, dependency mapping, and risk/issue management across multiple GRC domains
Align cross-functional teams to deliver predictable, high‑quality outcomes in a safety-critical environment
Define and maintain OKRs, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to measure compliance maturity, performance, and operational health
Build repeatable reporting frameworks to support executive reviews, audits, and governance forums
Serve as a trusted representative of the GRC organization with Legal, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Product, and Executive stakeholders
Drive alignment, surface risks early, and remove organizational blockers through effective communication and influence
Translate complex requirements into clear, actionable program plans for both technical and non‑technical audiences
Establish, refine, and scale a disciplined operating model for GRC programs, including standardized processes, cadences, and workflows
Implement structured review cycles, program scorecards, readiness assessments, and repeatable governance routines
Foster a culture of accountability, program rigor, and proactive issue resolution
Ensure ongoing audit readiness and predictable execution across all GRC initiatives
Qualification
Required
10+ years driving large‑scale, cross‑functional programs in Compliance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or Operations
Strong Technical Program Management expertise, including roadmap planning, milestone tracking, risk/issue management, and cross-team dependency resolution
Solid understanding of secure software development, risk and governance frameworks, and enterprise compliance requirements
Experience supporting audit readiness or implementing regulatory/certification frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, or GDPR
Proficiency with modern program and portfolio management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, Power BI)
Excellent communication skills with proven success preparing executive- and board-level reporting and driving enterprise operating cadences
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and influence outcomes across engineering, cybersecurity, legal, and business teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience in highly regulated, safety‑critical, or enterprise technology environments
Preferred
Experience in automotive, cloud, aerospace, defense, or other safety‑critical environments (OEM or Tier‑1 preferred)
Familiarity with cybersecurity, safety, and compliance requirements for vehicle systems, connected platforms, or cloud-based architectures
Professional certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CIPP/E, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, PMP, or PgMP
Experience defining, scaling, or operating cybersecurity or compliance governance models and executive reporting structures
Advanced degree (MBA, JD, MS in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Risk Management)
Benefits
Company vehicle evaluation program
Relocation benefits
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
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
Recent News
2026-01-24
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