Vice President – Software & Digital Business (China)

Job DescriptionWork Arrangement This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to be physically located at PATAC, collaborate with the JV, and report to GM ​in Shanghai, China full time.What You’ll Do - 1. Total Vehicle Experience & Product StrategyDefine and continuously refine the total vehicle experience vision for the China portfolio, integrating intelligent cockpit, L2+/L3 ADAS, connectivity, and digital services into a coherent end‑to‑end customer journey.Lead product planning for infotainment/intelligent cockpit, ADAS, connectivity, and Shanghai OnStar, including feature content, penetration strategy, and regional differentiation for China.Shape and secure the penetration of advanced SoCs (e.g., Qualcomm SA8397P and successors) and associated sensors, cameras, and connectivity hardware to enable competitive experiences and scalable architectures across programs.Drive vehicle experience and screen strategy (layouts, interaction models, personalization, multimodal HMI) in close partnership with GM Design, ensuring China‑specific needs are prioritized.2. Intelligent Cockpit & ADAS Portfolio LeadershipOwn the intelligent cockpit roadmap (HMI, UX/UI, in-vehicle apps, voice, personalization, device continuity, and ecosystem integration).Lead L2+/L3 ADAS experience definition and feature mix, ensuring China‑market competitiveness in both hardware/content and software feature cadence.Translate technology enablers (e.g., UWB, external mic arrays, in‑cabin sensing, cloud intelligence) into clear customer‑facing use cases and business cases.Balance SoC and sensor content, cost, and vehicle line penetration to meet both financial and brand/segment objectives.3. Software, Digital, and AI ExecutionProvide executive oversight for software engineering architecture, development, validation, release, and sustainment across infotainment, ADAS, connectivity, and digital services.Champion modern development practices (e.g., domain‑based architectures, reusable platforms, continuous integration/deployment, OTA readiness) tailored to China’s speed and regulatory environment.Coordinate AI and data initiatives across GM global and China (e.g., software product teams, SGM IT, OnStar/connected services) to embed AI/ML into features, operations, and decision‑making.Ensure software platforms and services are designed for OTA evolution, enabling rapid post‑SOP feature upgrades and new revenue streams.4. Connectivity, Services & Shanghai OnStarOwn Shanghai OnStar strategy, operations, and full P&L responsibility, including subscription growth, service mix, partner ecosystem, and customer experience.Oversee export connectivity and intelligence planning and execution for China‑developed vehicles serving other markets.5. Enterprise & IT / Digital Foundations (China Scope)Provide direction and prioritization for GM China IT, enterprise applications, and digital tools that are critical enablers of vehicle software, customer operations, and JV performance.Align back‑office application planning and execution (e.g., dealer, customer, analytics platforms) to support the software & digital business model and OnStar operations.6. Joint‑Venture Governance & Stakeholder LeadershipRepresent software, digital, and vehicle intelligence topics at the highest levels of SAIC‑GM governance, including EXCOM and key JV forums.Serve as primary China voice into global GM for intelligent cockpit, ADAS, connectivity, OnStar, and AI‑enabled experience topics, ensuring China‑first requirements influence global strategy, architectures, and investment decisions.Lead cross‑functional alignment (engineering, design, marketing, finance, manufacturing, IT) to resolve trade‑offs on timing, content, cost, and complexity for software‑driven features.7. Organization, Talent, and Ways of WorkingBuild and develop a high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary organization across product management, UX/UI, software engineering, data/AI, and operations in China.Establish and continuously improve operating mechanisms (rhythms, KPIs, decision forums) for weekly, monthly, and quarterly execution on vehicle programs and software/digital roadmaps.Champion a customer‑obsessed, data‑driven culture that balances innovation speed with safety, quality, and compliance.8. SGM Enterprise Leadership – SupportsEnterprise strategy and long‑term business direction, with a focus on software‑defined vehicles and digital business models in China.Vehicle portfolio planning and future product selection, ensuring intelligent cockpit, ADAS, connectivity, and digital services are core differentiators for each nameplate and brand.Enterprise investment prioritization and capital allocation for SoCs, sensors, connectivity, AI/data platforms, and software capabilities.Vehicle experience, HMI, and screen strategy in partnership with global and China design organizations.Vehicle intelligence hardware and software penetration in partnership with engineering, marketing, and finance to meet brand, profitability, and customer experience targets.9. Leadership CompetenciesChampions Change – Leads large‑scale transformation toward software‑defined, AI‑enabled vehicles and services.Develops Strategic Perspective – Connects China customer insights, technology trends, and JV/global constraints into a clear long‑term roadmap.Takes Initiative – Proactively identifies gaps and opportunities in vehicle experience, AI, digital business, and business operations, and drives cross‑functional action.Communicates Powerfully and Prolifically – Translates complex technical and business topics into clear narratives for JV partners, global executives, and teams.Builds High‑Performing Teams – Attracts, develops, and retains top software, digital, and AI talent in the China market. This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. About GMOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emission