Software Integration Manager
On-siteMilford, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Lead software integration planning and execution for assigned controllers, developing delivery plans that align requirements, dependencies, and risks across software, calibration, validation, hardware, and supplier teams. Drive execution forums and operating cadences to track progress, resolve blockers, and support on-time, high-quality delivery of complex applications. Lead verification and validation planning, document required activities, and manage root-cause investigations for critical integration and launch issues. Represent software integration in leadership reviews, train team members on structured problem solving, and scale best practices to improve integration effectiveness. This individual contributor role focuses on embedded controls, real-time systems, and vehicle mechatronics within GM's VMEC organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering field with equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience in any of the following: embedded software, controls, calibration, systems integration, validation, electrical architecture, or related technical product development
- Demonstrated experience leading complex technical workstreams, projects, or cross-functional initiatives in a product development environment
- Strong understanding of real-time embedded systems and the interactions among software, hardware, calibration, and validation activities
- Demonstrated ability to build executable plans, manage technical dependencies, and deliver results in a complex and demanding development environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work through unusual or difficult issues with incomplete information
- Experience leading meetings, driving alignment, and influencing peers, partners, and suppliers without direct authority
- Working knowledge of embedded software development and integration practices, including software builds, testing, validation, configuration management, and issue tracking
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations clearly to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Must be able to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- 7+ years of experience in embedded software, controls, calibration, systems integration, or related automotive product development
- Experience troubleshooting and root-causing vehicle or controller-level issues in development, validation, launch, or production environments
- Understanding of vehicle electrical architecture, communication networks, and the broader Software Defined Vehicle landscape
- Experience integrating software, hardware, calibration, and validation activities across multiple teams or organizations
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with high technical complexity, aggressive timing, and multiple stakeholders
- Experience working with suppliers and external engineering partners
- Familiarity with configuration management systems, build tools, and issue-tracking workflows
- Experience in propulsion, chassis, brakes, or other automotive control systems
- Experience in design release, calibration, controls validation, or related vehicle integration functions
- Experience driving process improvement, best-practice development, or lessons-learned activities
- Familiarity with Agile methods, structured problem solving, or change-management practices
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