Head of Transformation - Product Management

Job DescriptionPosition SummaryLead the Transformation Team's track for a large-scale digital workplace and AI transformation. This role owns the design, staffing, sequencing, delivery, and business outcomes of small, time-bound, cross-functional teams that redesign how individual business functions work using collaboration technology, AI, and automation on top of approved platform capabilities. During the initial launch phase, this role also acts as the single delivery leader across the broader program.What You’ll DoDefine and run the team operating modelRecruit, lead, and develop Transformation Team LeadsOwn team intake and sequencing within platform readiness windowsCo-own the integrated master sequence with the Head of PlatformDefine business outcomes and success metrics for each team with the relevant business sponsorDrive workflow redesign, process simplification, AI-enabled tooling, and adoption across business functionsEnforce architectural compliance by ensuring teams build only on approved platform capabilitiesEscalate missing capabilities rather than allowing workarounds or shadow solutionsManage engineering demand from a shared engineering organization and resolve allocation issues within agreed governanceEscalate cross-track resource conflicts to executive program leadershipPartner with Enablement and Change on embedded change leadershipPartner with Security and Data Governance on required approvals for AI-enabled solutionsOwn team lifecycle through formal sustainment handoffRepresent the program to senior business leadersDeliver consolidated delivery reporting across teamsDecision RightsOwns:Team design, staffing, and sequencing within platform readiness windowsTeam-level prioritiesIntake acceptance and go or no-go decisions for business function engagementTeam success criteria, jointly with the business sponsorCoordinates, but does not unilaterally decide:Engineer allocation from the shared poolMaster sequencing with PlatformShared partner capacityDoes not own:Generic migration work or platform standardsEnterprise change management standardsSecurity, Data Governance, or legal approvalsFinal enterprise operating model or overall strategySpeaks for the Transformation Team's program on scope, delivery, and sequencing. Empowered to set team priorities and to accept or hold business function intake. Cross-track resource and sequencing conflicts escalate to executive program leadership.Success Measures in the First 12 MonthsEarly teams deliver measurable workflow and productivity improvements on scheduleA repeatable team playbook and intake model is establishedSustainment handoffs are documented, complete, and free of orphaned toolingAdditional business functions actively request team supportRole EvolutionAs the program scales, this role can evolve into a broader program leadership position with responsibility across both transformation tracks, while a dedicated Head of Transformation Teams is appointed to manage team leads day to day.Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)12 to 15+ years in enterprise transformation, product leadership, or IT delivery, including large-scale change programsProven success leading cross-functional teams and managing product managersExperience delivering enterprise SaaS, collaboration, automation, or AI transformations at scaleStrong executive presence with senior business leaders and external partnersWorking knowledge of modern productivity platforms, AI workflow design, and change managementAbility to operate effectively in a matrixed organization and make sound tradeoff decisions around constrained resourcesWhat Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)Experience defining and tracking value realization metrics, including adoption, productivity, control/compliance, and sustainment outcomes, for enterprise workflow transformation initiatives.Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business needs into scalable, platform-aligned solutions that maximize reuse and avoid one-off tooling or shadow processes.Experience establishing durable sustainment models, including operating procedures, documentation, ownership transitions, and post-launch governance for artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and collaboration solutions.Experience leading a multi-team transformation portfolio, including dependency management, sequencing, and executive governance across concurrent workstreams. Proven track record building and coaching product or transformation leaders in a matrixed, shared-services environment.Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.The salary range for this role is $178,800 to $322,500. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performanceBenefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing 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.Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.#LI-RF1 GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will n