General Motors LLC is hiring a Scrum Manager to lead Agile ceremonies and ensure end-to-end delivery across multiple technical workstreams. You will guide teams in Agile best practices, remove blockers, and proactively engage with stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes, contributing to a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion.
What You'll Do
- Lead all Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Guide teams in Agile best practices and remove blockers to enable high performance and continuous improvement.
- Own end-to-end delivery across multiple technical workstreams.
- Track and report progress, manage risks, identify interdependencies, and drive alignment across stakeholders.
- Proactively engage with product owners, engineering, QA, and business teams to ensure successful outcomes.
- Execute on assigned tasks with a moderate level of autonomy.
- Coordinate across teams and functions without direct reporting lines.
- Navigate ambiguity with confidence and lead tough conversations when needed.
- Actively seek interlocks and ensure no dependency or issue is left unresolved.
- Engage in discussions with engineering and technical leadership to drive clarity and unblock teams.
- Create and maintain clear, concise, and impactful project and program documentation.
- Develop executive-level presentations that articulate project status, risks, roadmaps, and outcomes.
- Maintain Confluence pages for team activities, delivery updates, process documentation, and key decisions.
- Communicate regularly with leadership, ensuring transparency and confidence in program execution.
- Always seek ways to add value to the program, team, and business objectives.
- Be a relentless advocate for delivery excellence, team accountability, and alignment to GM's mission.
- Stay prepared and informed to step in and make decisions that keep progress on track.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years in a Scrum Master, Agile Program/Project Manager, or equivalent technical project leadership role.
- Deep expertise in Jira and Confluence for team coordination and visibility.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of translating complex technical work into executive-ready messaging.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead multiple concurrent projects in a matrixed organization.
- Proven track record of driving alignment, execution, and outcomes without formal authority.
- Adept at handling ambiguity and adjusting quickly to shifting priorities.
- Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a dynamic work environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience working in a similar role in Manufacturing.
Technical Stack
- Jira
- Confluence
Team & Environment
You will work within a matrixed organization, coordinating across teams and functions without direct reporting lines.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Sickness and accident benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Paid vacation & holidays.
- Tuition assistance programs.
- Employee assistance program.
- GM vehicle discounts.
- Compensation range: $134,000 - $219,400.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Warren, MI or Austin, TX.
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