Manager, Digital Commerce Growth Strategy - GM Global Technical Center - Cole Engineering Center Podium

Job Description

Hybrid, reporting to a specific location where work needs to be performed / collaboration should happen (regardless this location is within a hub) and without regard to where a candidate lives (some employees may end up hybrid who live more than 50 miles away but where business needs dictate them to be onsite at a specific location three days per week).

About the Role:

• The position will be responsible for the identification and incubation of strategic growth initiatives for the Digital Commerce organization, reporting to the Associate Director, Digital Commerce Growth Strategy. The position will develop new ideas, processes, standards or plans in support of the organization’s business objectives with a direct impact on the line of business results. This individual is expected to partner with leaders across the Digital Commerce team as well as collaborate with other strategy leaders across Digital business and the Digital Commerce Product, UX, and Tech teams.​

Job Responsibilities include:

• Own long-term planning across Digital Commerce, including ownership of the overarching Digital Commerce and Service Long-Term Plan (LTP)
• Support the development of Digital Commerce and Service Objectives and Key Results that enable our growth in line with LTP glidepaths
• Develop new strategies and plans based on business needs, both short-term and in support of long-term strategic plans
  • i.e. Integrated Retail global expansion strategy
  • i.e. eCommerce global expansion strategy, channel migration strategy and category expansion support
• Partner with Line of Business Leaders, Chief of Staff to the VP of Digital Commerce and Service, and other strategic partners [i.e. Enterprise Data, Analytics, & Insights (EDAI)] to drive the measurement and analytics framework around our growth plans – from a forecasting standpoint to hypothesis measurement to OKR performance, through program success
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to frame business needs and translate those into strategic direction; Influence others within the organization to pursue cross-functional growth opportunities
• Understand key strategic growth opportunities and work with the Digital Commerce Growth Strategy team to provide valuable information in support of the company with an external consumer and competitive perspective
• Develop and deliver effective presentations and written reports to multiple GM leadership levels and functions

Additional Job Description

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred
• 8-10 years of experience with demonstrated success in strategic planning, digital commerce, digital transformation
• Experience with eCommerce strategy development through execution; familiarity with digital commerce platforms
• Highly-accountable individual comfortable working autonomously, dealing with ambiguity
• High degree of critical thinking and demonstrated ability to develop solutions to complex business critical issues
• Intellectual curiosity, analytical patience, and willingness to develop an idea into a strategic direction through iteration and synthesis
• Ability to comprehend, and translate complexity into opportunities for action
• Strong interpersonal skills - ability to influence varying levels of the organization through excellent written communications and visual storytelling
• Experience in Consulting/Business/Finance, or a strong understanding of long-term financial planning, revenue modeling, etc.
• Promotes GM values and makes customer-focused decisions.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

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