Scrum Manager - Controls and Software Development, EV Propulsion Thermal Management (generalmotors)
Job posting number: #217909 (Ref:JR-202505485)
Job Description
Work Arrangement: This position is classified as Hybrid, and you will be expected to work at our Oshawa Elevation Centre (OEC) or Markham Elevation Centre (MEC) three (3) days per week.
The Role
The Scrum Manager is an integral member of the Agile Team within the Propulsion Thermal Management Agile Release Train (ART). This role involves defining user stories and prioritizing the Team Backlog to enhance the execution of program priorities while ensuring the conceptual and technical integrity of the team's features or components. The Scrum Manager is tasked with maximizing the value of the Agile Team's output, acting as the Customer Proxy, and ensuring the team comprehends and implements the solution intent within the business context. This position requires strong collaboration with engineering stakeholders, customers, and the Product Management Team.
The successful candidate will join an Agile Team at CTC as part of the Propulsion Thermal Management ART.
Core Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the agile team's control and diagnostic strategy and plan in the Propulsion Thermal domain
Manage and maintain team backlog, including features, stories and bugs
Represent team in cross functional meetings
Identify and implement efficiency in the areas of process and the product
Coordinate various Teams for alignment on development, delivery prioritizes and issues resolution
Enable cross functional collaboration with development teams and calibration engineers
Coordinate team demos per sprint and PI objectives
Required Skills and Experience
4+ years of experience in leading a software scrum team or in the role of Scrum Manager
4+ years of industry experience in embedded software development, including requirements analysis, software develop and deployment
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Ability to read and review complex algorithms in C and Simulink
Ability to investigate issues based on limited information
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with the scrum team members and cross-functional teams;
Organizational and time management skills with a high attention to detail
Experience with Git, Gerrit, Jenkins and Atlassian tool chains
Excellent oral and written communication skills
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.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.
About GM
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Why Join Us
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Diversity Information
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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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