Job Description

Why join us?
General Motors pioneers the innovations that move and connect people to what matters. We see a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. As we move toward this vision, software plays an integral role as it becomes more prominent in our vehicles.

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role

As a Senior Product Manager for Occupant Protection, you will design and implement safety experiences that ensure occupants feel secure and confident. You will develop a clear vision aligned with the company's goals and create a strategic roadmap to bring this vision to life. Collaborating with stakeholders across the organization, you will ensure cohesive execution. Additionally, you will drive innovation and continuous improvement in safety features, leveraging customer feedback, industry trends, and new technologies.

This position requires addressing complex challenges in the customer experience space in ways that delight our users and align with our business objectives. You will be empowered to robustly debate and challenge the status quo. Success in this role demands the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, make principled decisions, and build consensus across cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences. We seek someone proactive, willing to roll up their sleeves, and dedicated to exceeding customer expectations and driving business success.

What You’ll Do

Define and own the long-term product vision, setting strategic direction for vehicle in cabin Occupant Protection across multiple product teams, safety and engineering, balancing business objectives, and regulatory compliance.
Lead a cross-functional team of stakeholders encompassing Legal, Design,
Engineering, Program, and Product Managers to create intuitive customer
experiences that meet customer and business needs.
Actively monitor Safety Standards, incorporate data, research, and market
analysis to inform, define, prioritize, and drive execution of product roadmap

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

3+ years of experience in product management OR in occupant protection related fields
Expertise in creating customer experiences using data and judgment to inform decisions
Well established skills in writing , with the ability to effectively balance and integrate vision, strategy, and technical details in a cohesive narrative.
Strong verbal communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to articulate
complex concepts to all stakeholders.
Proven ability to balance tradeoffs between consumer needs and
expectations, legal and regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
Ability to identify and drive the organization to generate key data and metrics to make sound decisions for customer experience and regulatory changes.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Relevant educational background (MBA, etc.)
Occupant Protection and sufficient regulatory knowledge to have robust debates

Experience leading digital products across a variety of platforms (mobile,
web, etc.)
5+ years of vehicle product management experience

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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.



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 believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Senior Product Manager, Occupant Protection