Project Manager – Specialty Program Manager, Global Artisan Innovation Center
Core
Lead structured work-intake, evaluation, and approval processes for new business and ultra-low volume opportunities in manufacturing and defense, ensuring capacity, cost, and schedule feasibility before commitments.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Manufacturing/Defense)
Builds
Sustainable growth opportunities for General Motors Defense and Specialty Programs
Domain
Automotive manufacturing, defense contracting, low-volume production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
cross-functional program leadership, capacity and workforce planning, cost estimating, risk management, strategic planning, manufacturing process knowledge, executive communication, governance establishment
Preferred skills
vehicle launch experience, Manufacturing Planning Studies expertise, defense program familiarity, portfolio governance process development
Technologies
standard project-management tools, financial-analysis tools, collaboration tools
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain a disciplined intake funnel for non-traditional requests; lead cross-functional review forums for opportunity assessments; direct evaluations of capacity, staffing, tooling, capital, and schedule feasibility; coordinate detailed program studies from request to leadership decision; develop repeatable standards and templates for future studies; identify risks and constraints with mitigation plans; provide executive-level updates and decision packages.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
