Warren, Michigan, United States of America, United States of America
Hybrid
Not Available
Job Description
Corporate Positioning Statement:
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
The Role:
We are seeking an engaging technical leader to join our Portfolio Planning & Business Transformation team within the Body Manufacturing Engineering organization.
As a Planning and Scheduling Development Engineer, you will serve as the business‑facing Functional Lead for the Tool Management and Control System (TMaCS). You will partner closely with IT and development teams to define, implement, and continuously improve planning and scheduling solutions that support operational goals.
In this role, you will act as the primary bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating operational needs into clear functional requirements and practical system solutions. You will identify process and system gaps, guide system functionality, and validate that enhancements meet user and business expectations through testing and adoption support.
With a strong focus on efficiency, accuracy, and cross‑functional collaboration, you will help advance planning and scheduling capabilities across the organization. You will also play a key role in supporting the migration from Microsoft Dynamics AX to the Microsoft Dynamics 365 cloud platform.
Five Areas of Responsibility:
Serve as Business Owner and Functional Lead for the Tool Management and Control System (TMaCS), supporting global planning and scheduling operations
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering IT (ERP) to define and execute the long‑term functional roadmap aligned to GM operational objectives
Act as the primary business liaison between manufacturing stakeholders and IT development teams, ensuring business processes are accurately translated into digital solutions
Drive prioritization and functional direction for system enhancements, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead requirements gathering, process definition, and conceptual modeling for TMaCS initiatives
Develop and maintain project scope, functional specifications, and business documentation
Create and manage User Stories, Functional Requirements, and Acceptance Criteria in alignment with GM development standards
Collaborate closely with developers and ERP Business Analysts to refine requirements and validate functional intent
Maintain functional artifacts and work items within Azure DevOps
Globally lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) across test and production environments
Create, maintain, assign, and execute test cases; support UAT and smoke testing cycles
Review and retire test cases based on current business processes and solution maturity
Support Enterprise Change Management (ECM) activities and validations
Govern and maintain global user access lists and authorization reviews
Contribute to the definition and standardization of Planning & Scheduling business standards
Support global deployments, including:
Process integration and rollout readiness
Pilot execution and stabilization
System configuration and setup
Data and functionality migration
Gap analysis and cutover support
Provide go‑live and launch support for new functionality
Develop and maintain baseline training materials and job aids
Support the migration from Microsoft Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365 (D365) Cloud
Conduct global business process reviews and functional assessments
Provide interpretation of data structures and system behavior to business users
Lead and support working sessions with regional teams on TMaCS setup and usage
Support user provisioning and AX/D365 security roles (as assigned)
Act as a subject‑matter resource for TMaCS usage, planning logic, and business processes
Drive consistency in global work processes and system usage
Lead global TMaCS user group meetings to share knowledge and best practices
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in discipline commensurate with the role (e.g., Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Finance, Engineering, or related field)
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 and/or Dynamics 365 (Finance & Operations preferred)
Project or program management experience
Working knowledge of enterprise IT processes, including:
Collaboration with Business Analysts, Solution/Technical Architects, and Developers
Data‑sharing agreements and system interfaces
Application architecture and system/data integrations
Evaluating application capabilities and supporting future enhancements
Database experience, including ODBC or similar connection methods; Visual Studio familiarity a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft tools such as Access, SharePoint, and Teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with manufacturing, plant operations, IT teams, and external suppliers
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Demonstrated facilitation and cross‑functional leadership abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong functional understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance & Operations preferred), including standard functionality, configuration patterns, and extensibility concepts
Proven ability to evaluate customizations at a granular level, including:
Tracing end‑to‑end code flow and execution paths
Understanding detailed business logic implemented in custom code or extensions
Assessing alignment between technical behavior and intended business processes
Identifying risks, inefficiencies, or deviations from standard D365 design principles
Ability to partner effectively with developers and architects to:
Review and challenge technical design decisions
Validate functional intent and business outcomes
Support impact analysis for changes, upgrades, and remediation efforts
Experience supporting ERP solutions in complex enterprise or manufacturing environments (e.g., stamping, body shop, or execution systems)
Familiarity with Azure DevOps for work item tracking, backlog management, and collaboration
Experience with Teamcenter and/or Momentum reporting tools
Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, such as stamping engineering / execution and/or body shop, is preferred
Note: This role requires deep functional and technical fluency to critically evaluate and validate custom solutions. Hands‑on software development is not required.
Compensation:
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
The salary range for this role is $107,600 - $156,700. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.


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 based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your 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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