2012-11-07

GM/Austin, TX

Java Development Manager-INF0002333

Software Development Manager

About the General Motors Software Development team:

At GM IT we are geared towards meeting and exceeding the goals and aspirations of our customers. The GM IT team is focused on creating an exciting environment that not only motivates, but challenges technically adept professionals. We're building on our momentum and we're changing the way we do things. We're shifting our focus from running the business to advancing innovation.

In short, we're currently seeking the next generation of game-changers to help us usher in a new age of automotive IT innovation. Are you ready to rise to the challenge?

Our Software Development team supports the creation and enhancement of some of the industry's most innovative and complex systems. This team develops and delivers software solutions to GM customers, dealers, and employees across the globe. Members of this team include industry-leading developers, architects, and designers who use various innovative development methodologies and technologies to successfully deliver solutions, drive business results, and increase customer satisfaction.

About the Software Development Manager role:

The Software Development Manager will lead development teams to design, code, and deploy innovative solutions. This role requires the Software Development Manager to oversee and guide a team of development leads, architects, developers, requirements analysts, and testers through the development process. From the initiation of the project planning phase, the Software Development Manager will interface with various GM teams to drive the system development process through deployment. This challenging role will motivate team members to create the system design, implement code, test the changes, and walk the project through release. Creativity, drive, and initiative are imperative to the success of the Software Development Manager.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

- A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

- Proven record leading application development projects

- Excellent background with technical platforms including Java, web, and other emerging technologies

- Practical experience and application of various development and project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum, Iterative, Waterfall, etc.)

- Expertise in evaluating projects requirements and building development teams

- Technical expertise to guide a complex project through development and delivery

Preferred Qualifications:

- A Master's degree in Computer Science

- Proven track record in developing complex software involving global dependencies

- Successful completion of business transformation and integration project with demonstrated success

Why General Motors?

At GM, we've charged ourselves with one mission: to design, build and sell the world's best vehicles. And to achieve our goals, we're currently undergoing one of the largest Information Technology transformations in the history of the automotive industry.

GM IT is a leader in cutting edge technologies such as Mobility, Telematics, Mission-Critical Business Systems, Supercomputing, Vehicle Engineering, and Real-time Computing. We offer challenging positions for passionate professionals looking to get in on the ground-floor of a growing “Fortune 5†firm that is re-inventing IT with a laser focus on Innovation, Speed, and Business Value.

Join our team and experience Information Technology at a scale and pace not seen before!

Primary Location: US-TX-Austin

Posting Date: Sep 7, 2012, 11:07:02 AM - Ongoing

Job: Information Technology

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