Lead Producer

Lead Producer

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Global Technical Center, or Sunnyvale Technical Center or Austin Innovation Center three times per week, at minimum. This job is eligible for relocation benefit.

About the Team: Innovative design ideas are destined to be a catalyst to transform our automotive software and service experiences. The General Motors Human Interface Design team is dedicated to inventing, designing, and delivering our core software experiences in our vehicles and across our 1st party apps and branded websites.

About the Role Lead producers are responsible for enabling the operational frameworks of the GM interface design team, inclusive of processes, and best practices. As the liaison between Software Product Management, Engineering, Program Management, Marketing, and the Brand Studios, our Lead producers ensure seamless collaboration and successful outcomes. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, a keen eye for aesthetics, multitasking abilities, and a problem-solving mindset to define what makes a great product. Lead producers oversee a complex workflow in close collaboration with a team of specialists focused on delivering exceptional user experiences through research and implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ideate, iterate, and launch new product experiences at scale.
• Utilize strong storytelling skills to influence design intent across various specialized teams and levels within the design interface team.
• Showcase a portfolio that highlights your workflow process, creative IQ, and problem-solving abilities.
• Possess 10+ years of experience in program and project management, utilizing multiple methodologies within software design teams.
• Demonstrate a commitment to designing inclusive and accessible products.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of 8-10 direct reports, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with software design teams to develop software applications, and websites at scale.
• Digital experience in the mobility and in-car industries is a plus.
• Expertise managing programs involving user interface design, interaction design, and visual design principles.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects, resources, schedules, and content management.
• Ability to deliver high-quality design solutions in an ever-evolving creative environment.
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.