Job DescriptionHybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary location (Milford, MI) three times (Tues. Wed., Thurs.) per week, at minimum.Relocation:This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.The Role:Here at General Motors, we are looking for a hard-working person who enjoys taking on challenges and following through with robust solutions to join our Controls and Software team! Scrum Managers are the voice of the customer for the scrum team, responsible for managing the backlog of the scrum, connecting with customers to align on project goals, and guiding the scrum team through technical challenges with each project. This role requires a combination of technical knowledge and leadership and the selected candidates will need to bring excellent skills and capability in these areas in order to grow their scrum teams and take on challenging new projects. These scrum teams are responsible for the analysis, design, coding, and testing of engine & transmission control features that cover the breadth of our technical portfolio. As the Scrum Manager selected candidates will be challenged to lead the growth in capability of controls and diagnostic methods to keep General Motors at the forefront of technology in the Engine & Transmission space.As a Scrum Manager, your main responsibilities and deliverables are:Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for scrum team’s product contentCollaborate with the Scrum Leader to create a team culture that encourages a high degree of constructive collaboration, healthy relationships, and a shared accountability for delivering products with quality and per agreed upon timing commitments.Create, refine, maintain and prioritize the team backlogAccept or reject the scrum team’s work results at each Sprint Review meetingCollaborate with the ART Program Management Team to refine the Program Vision, Roadmap and Program Backlog for the ARTCollaborate with System Architect to determine enablers and coordinate rollout of enablersCoordinate dependencies with other Scrum Managers when deliverables are dependent on other teams for completionCommunicate cross functionally both internally and externally to gain alignment with stakeholder, customers, and development partners.Be the customer voice to the Agile Team. Provide the team with clear information on whom the current and potential customers are, as well as the how, why, when, and with whom they use the product.Ensure the technical integrity of the product is maintained and enables the solution to address program priorities by addressing anomalies and other quality concerns in a timely mannerDefine clear acceptance criteria and determine demo/sprint schedule to prove outEnsure engineering records are complete and stored appropriatelyWork closely with Scrum Leader to ascertain team capacityTranslate product and feature strategy into User Stories, assisting Scrum Team with Story definition, estimation and sequencing for Program Increment Planning eventsWork day-to-day with the Scrum Teams clarifying requirements, constantly communicating and gaining alignment around Feature or Product StrategyProvide clearly defined acceptance criteria to enable Behavior Driven (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD)Provide guidance for System Demonstration Strategy during Story creation (unit, integration and system level test strategy)Verify Stories are testable and can be used to generate testing objectivesEnsure verification and testing of features occurs prior to End User AcceptanceEnsure the technical integrity of the product is maintained and enable the solution to address program priorities (Features and Enablers), thoroughly addressing anomalies and other quality concerns in a timely mannerAccept each story and participate in Team Demonstrations and Retrospectives to ensure quality, providing feedback to team and improving team processesEnsure that Stories meet their pre-determined acceptance criteria, have appropriate, persistent Acceptance tests, and otherwise comply with Definition of Done (DoD)Participate in the following Team and Program Events: Program Increment Planning, Iteration Retrospectives, ART Inspection and Adapt sessions, ART SynchronizationsProvide guidance and coaching to Scrum Team membersPerform other related duties as assignedAdditional Job DescriptionMinimum Required Skills and Experience:Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.Knowledge of and minimum 5 years of experience in controls system development. Including:Control system integration and testing of hardware and software.Controller hardware design and failure modes of electronic modules.Vehicle electrical systems and serial data communications architectures.System, software, and hardware requirements development and validation.Change managementHigh level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficultDemonstrated proficiency in project management skillsExperienced at planning, preparing for and leading meetingsEffective interpersonal skills that focus and influence others, including those which may have priority differences with yours.Understanding of Embedded Controls Development & Delivery ProcessDemonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and assignments with autonomy and accountability for resultsProficient oral and written communication skillsOutstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as neededStrong partnership and teamwork skills, with demonstrated ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environmentHigh level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directedEvidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trustConsistent demonstration of innovative thinking that is customer-centricExperience with MATLAB/Simulink modeling.Preferred Skills and Experience:Master’s degree in a field of Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.7-10 years of experience in Engine or Transmission Controls and Software developmentScaled Agile Framework (SAFe) training or certifications.Experience in the GM component specification and release process.Experience with customer interface technologies.Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and electronic chassis systems.Knowledge of OBD-II diagnostics.Knowledge of automotive safety integrity levels (ASIL).DFSS Black Belt certification.#LI-SW1Sponsorship:GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, H4 EAD, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.About GMOur 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 UsWe 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.Benefits OverviewFrom day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. 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