Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (LTWV) International Program Manager - GM Defense

Job DescriptionHybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business with periodic travel to Concord, NC and customer locations.About GM Defense: GM Defense is driving the future of military mobility by leveraging the best-in-class capabilities of General Motors for unmatched innovation, proven performance and breakthrough life-cycle economics! We deliver reliable, affordable, and innovative products across a full spectrum of capabilities – integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, autonomy, mobility, and security!GM Defense is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual looking for an opportunity that will allow them to showcase their talents and have an impact in a strategic growth area. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and demonstrates problem-solving leadership with limited oversight!The Role:The LTWV International Program Manager is responsible for driving cross-functional program planning, execution, and governance for Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicles international initiatives. This role ensures business deliverables are clearly identified, documented, assigned, and reflected in the project plan with defined ownership and due dates.This individual continuously monitors and reports program status, manages the identification and traceability of business requirements, investigates and documents complex business processes, and develops leadership-level updates that provide clear visibility into progress, risks, and key decisions. The role leads teams to achieve on-time, high-quality delivery of initiatives, provides guidance on project plan development and risk mitigation, and resolves escalated technical and organizational issues that may affect execution.The LTWV International Program Manager also serves as a key integrator across business and technical teams, helping align priorities, support milestone execution, define program strategy, and improve overall PMO planning and project execution effectiveness across the organization.What You’ll Do: 1. Program Planning and ExecutionEnsure all business deliverables are identified, documented, and incorporated into project plans with clear ownership and due datesDevelop and maintain integrated project plans that reflect program scope, milestones, dependencies, and execution prioritiesLead teams to achieve on-time and high-quality delivery of program initiativesProvide guidance on project plan development, execution strategy, and mitigation planning to support successful deliveryDefine program strategy while balancing customer requirements, business needs, and execution constraints2. Requirements and Business Process ManagementManage the identification, documentation, and traceability of business requirements throughout the program lifecycleInvestigate, analyze, and document complex business processes to support program planning and executionFacilitate decision making among GM representatives to develop project scope of work documents and project plans based on requirementsDevelop detailed requirements, action plans, analysis approaches, and processes within established boundary conditions3. Status Reporting and Leadership CommunicationContinuously monitor and report on project and program statusDevelop project status reports, scorecards, and metrics for senior leadership to illustrate status, ownership, and performanceCreate milestone review materials for key program checkpoints and ensure teams remain aligned to deliverables and timingCommunicate progress, issues, risks, and decisions clearly across leadership and stakeholder groups4. Risk, Issue, and Change ManagementIdentify, track, monitor, and communicate project-related risks, issues, scope changes, variances, and contingencies that arise during implementationProvide guidance to teams on issue identification, risk mitigation, and resolution planningResolve escalated issues and roadblocks of a technical or organizational natureFacilitate practical, timely solutions with the appropriate customers, sponsors, and project owners to maintain forward progress5. Cross-Functional Alignment and Decision SupportAlign cross-functional business and technical teams to support shared goals and resolve conflicting prioritiesCoordinate input and approval of project design documents, decision documents, and other key program materialsSupport effective collaboration across stakeholders to ensure plans, decisions, and execution activities remain synchronizedHelp drive alignment between internal teams, customer expectations, and program objectives for LTWV international efforts6. Resource Planning and Team EffectivenessTrack business resources and identify shortages or gaps based on project plans and program needsIdentify the roles of project team members, reporting requirements, organizational structures, interaction cadence, and training needs required for successful executionTrack and report project completion status and team training progressSupport teams with structure, prioritization, and execution discipline to improve delivery effectiveness7. PMO Leadership and Continuous ImprovementServe as the organization’s thought leader and subject matter expert on PMO planning and project execution effectivenessDrive continuous improvement in core planning and PMO processes, tools, and operating rhythmsDevelop and enhance tracking methods, review mechanisms, and management routines that improve visibility, accountability, and execution consistencyStrengthen the program management framework to support repeatable, scalable success across LTWV international initiativesYour Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)Bachelor’s degree required.Candidate must either be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.U