Manager, Strategy & Operations

General Motors

Detroit, MI

Job Description
Sponsorship: 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
Hybrid: This position allows flexibility utilizing our hybrid-work appropriately model where team members can work at the GM Global Technical Center or the Detroit Renaissance Center. At GM, we believe work-life harmonization is essential to a team member’s success and job satisfaction
The Role:
The Infrastructure & Corporate Citizenship (ICC) function – comprised of the Global Real Estate, Facilities Operations, Construction, and Corporate Giving functions – is seeking a dynamic manager to join our newly formed Strategy & Operations (S&O) team. Reporting to the Director of Strategy, Operations, and Global Real Estate, this position will play an integral leadership role in driving strategy and operational effectiveness across the ICC group.
What You'll Do:
Develop and execute strategies to advance ICC business objectives that optimize our footprint, develop long-term solutions, and improve the overall employee experience.
Collaborate with the Data Analytics and Finance teams to develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure and optimize performance.
Spearhead strategic initiatives and manage cross-functional projects – setting objectives, aligning stakeholders, and allocating resources to achieve the desired outcomes.
Partner with leaders internal to ICC to understand and address operational constraints and improvement opportunities, establishing new systems and processes where necessary.
Develop long-term portfolio strategy in coordination with Global Real Estate; work with Real Estate Project Managers to evaluate and communicate the business impact of deals relative to portfolio plans.
Support preparation for monthly Infrastructure Governance Board meetings to ensure recommendations and decisions are clearly articulated and based on sound analyses.
Serve as primary liaison to Corporate Strategy and Operational Excellence groups, leveraging external support for projects and initiatives as needed.
Champion and advocate for the Infrastructure & Corporate Citizenship brand, increasing education and awareness among business partners, service providers, and contractors.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
10+ years of progressive experience in strategy or business operations roles.
Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, economics or a related discipline
Knowledge of or exposure to Corporate Real Estate or Facilities Operations
Strong strategic orientation; able to see and articulate tradeoffs with an enterprise lens.
Comfortable with ambiguity; able to put definition to complex situations and problems.
Results-driven; proven track record of developing strategies that generate tangible impact.
Highly collaborative and able to influence stakeholders across levels and functional areas.
Strong executive presence and ability to deliver compelling written and verbal messages.
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Prior experience as a Management Consultant or Chief of Staff
MBA preferred
Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
About GM
Our 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 Us
We 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 Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards Resources .
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire .
Accommodations
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Posted 2025-08-07

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