Business Planner – Autonomous Robotics Center (ARC)

Job Description

The Autonomous Robotics Center (ARC) is looking for innovators who are passionate about tackling meaningful work that will shape the future of GM, Manufacturing and the automotive industry. This is a role for those who embrace change, push through obstacles, and take ownership of complex problems.  This work will have challenging moments testing one's resilience, at the same time it will allow you to find purpose in your work, flexibility, and the support of a people-first culture. If you’re ready to grow, thrive, and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

WHAT: As a Business Planner, you will manage business processes, communications, and culture as we move into an exciting future.  You'll leverage your strategic thinking to develop and implement plans ensuring the organizations capabilities align with the company’s long-term goals.

HOW: Supporting the organization and plants to make it happen for our customers.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• Support the ARC Directors in the organization and running of the business (staff meetings, special assignments, etc.) on a team of business planners 
• Support the business planning strategy and internal business processes for the organization 
• Track the execution of strategic initiatives versus the business plan. Analyze key operating metrics such as Manufacturing Cost Per Unit (MCPU) 
• A strong understanding of the business landscape and the competitive environment is essential for making sound strategic decisions; external business knowledge and benchmarking
• Partner with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and increased efficiency
• Develop and conduct presentations for all levels of management  
• Foster a forward-thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates future organizational and industry challenges
• Build and nurture strategic relationships across various functions including all ME Centers, ARC, manufacturing, engineering and program management to synergize efforts towards future innovations

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• 3-6+ years of experience related to Manufacturing or Engineering processes, project management, or business operations
• Proven ability to articulate visionary concepts effectively and communicate professionally and concisely to all levels of leadership
• Demonstrated project and process management and prowess
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Self-starter and resourcefully independent

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and metrics
• Experience related to vehicle manufacturing, vehicle assembly, robotics, automation, or GM launch processes
• Experiencing managing a budget including forecasting

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren three times per week, at minimum. This role requires up to 10% domestic and international travel.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). 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.

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