Staff Systems Analyst - Global Design IT
General Motors
Staff Systems Analyst - Global Design IT
Job Description
Job DescriptionThe RoleThe Global Design and R&D IT team supports the design and research & development of every GM production and concept vehicle, from early innovation through production design. We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Systems Analyst to partner with business stakeholders, product teams, and technology partners to deliver innovative digital solutions that enable the future of vehicle design, engineering, and research. In this strategic role, you will serve as a liaison between business and technology teams, translating complex needs into scalable solutions while driving continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of applications, platforms, and emerging technologies supporting Global Design, visualization, digital development, engineering, and R&D initiatives.What You'll DoPartner with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, operational challenges, and technology needs.Lead discovery sessions, requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution definition activities.Translate business requirements into functional specifications, user stories, workflows, and technology roadmaps.Collaborate with software engineering, product management, architecture, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and vendor teams to deliver business value.Evaluate and recommend innovative technologies and digital solutions that improve business processes and customer experiences.Support the full solution lifecycle, including planning, design, testing, implementation, change management, and continuous improvement.Identify process improvement opportunities and drive simplification, standardization, automation, and modernization initiatives.Facilitate prioritization discussions and balance competing business demands across multiple projects and product teams.Analyze business workflows, systems integrations, and data flows to improve efficiency and effectiveness.Monitor application performance, adoption, service health, and user satisfaction metrics.Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional technology teams.Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and governance standards.Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced analysts and project team members.Support Agile product delivery practices including backlog management, sprint planning, and release activities.Drive successful adoption of new capabilities through effective communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.8+ years of experience in business systems analysis, product delivery, digital transformation, software development, or related technology disciplines.Experience designing and supporting enterprise infrastructure across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.Experience supporting and integrating custom/internal applications beyond COTS/SaaS solutions.Familiarity with modern application stacks, including Angular, React, and Python-based internal applications.Experience with Docker, K8s, Databricks, Kafka, Quarkus, PostgresSQL, FastAPI.Experience leading medium to large-scale technology initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders.Experience gathering, documenting, and translating business requirements into technical solutions.Strong business process analysis and requirements management capabilities.Experience with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or other modern delivery methodologies.Ability to analyze complex systems, integrations, data flows, and business processes.Experience working with cloud technologies, SaaS platforms, APIs, or enterprise applications.Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.Experience facilitating workshops, stakeholder discussions, and solution reviews.Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment.Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority.Effective change agent capable of leading organizational adoption.Ability to work effectively with global teams across multiple time zones.What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)Experience supporting automotive design, engineering, research, simulation, visualization, manufacturing, or product development organizations.Experience with AI/ML and Databricks.Jira experience.Experience serving as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Business Relationship Manager.Knowledge of AI/ML-enabled business processes and digital transformation practices.Experience working with product lifecycle management (PLM), digital engineering, visualization, CAD/CAM, simulation, or design technology platforms.Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and modern application architectures.Experience managing strategic technology vendors and supplier relationships.Experience with portfolio management, roadmap development, and technology investment planning.Lean, Agile, SAFe, Six Sigma, or project management certifications.Experience using data analytics and business intelligence tools to support decision making.
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 categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
About GMOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.Why Join Us We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.Benefits OverviewFrom day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.AccommodationsGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Locations
- United States of America, Michigan, Warren
Skills Required
- business systems analysisintermediate
- Microsoft Azureintermediate
- modern application stacksintermediate
- Dockerintermediate
- Agileintermediate
- AI/MLintermediate
- AI/ML-enabled business processesintermediate
- cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azureintermediate
- portfolio managementintermediate
- data analyticsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience. (experience)
- 8+ years of experience in business systems analysis, product delivery, digital transformation, software development, or related technology disciplines. (experience, 8 years)
- Experience designing and supporting enterprise infrastructure across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments. (experience)
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure. (experience)
- Experience supporting and integrating custom/internal applications beyond COTS/SaaS solutions. (experience)
- Familiarity with modern application stacks, including Angular, React, and Python-based internal applications. (experience)
- Experience with Docker, K8s, Databricks, Kafka, Quarkus, PostgresSQL, FastAPI. (experience)
- Experience leading medium to large-scale technology initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders. (experience)
- Experience gathering, documenting, and translating business requirements into technical solutions. (experience)
- Strong business process analysis and requirements management capabilities. (experience)
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or other modern delivery methodologies. (experience)
- Ability to analyze complex systems, integrations, data flows, and business processes. (experience)
- Experience working with cloud technologies, SaaS platforms, APIs, or enterprise applications. (experience)
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices. (experience)
- Experience facilitating workshops, stakeholder discussions, and solution reviews. (experience)
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. (experience)
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities. (experience)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment. (experience)
- Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority. (experience)
- Effective change agent capable of leading organizational adoption. (experience)
- Ability to work effectively with global teams across multiple time zones. (experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience. (experience)
- 8+ years of experience in business systems analysis, product delivery, digital transformation, software development, or related technology disciplines. (experience, 8 years)
- Experience designing and supporting enterprise infrastructure across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments. (experience)
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure. (experience)
- Experience supporting and integrating custom/internal applications beyond COTS/SaaS solutions. (experience)
- Familiarity with modern application stacks, including Angular, React, and Python-based internal applications. (experience)
- Experience with Docker, K8s, Databricks, Kafka, Quarkus, PostgresSQL, FastAPI. (experience)
- Experience leading medium to large-scale technology initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders. (experience)
- Experience gathering, documenting, and translating business requirements into technical solutions. (experience)
- Strong business process analysis and requirements management capabilities. (experience)
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or other modern delivery methodologies. (experience)
- Ability to analyze complex systems, integrations, data flows, and business processes. (experience)
- Experience working with cloud technologies, SaaS platforms, APIs, or enterprise applications. (experience)
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices. (experience)
- Experience facilitating workshops, stakeholder discussions, and solution reviews. (experience)
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. (experience)
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities. (experience)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment. (experience)
- Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority. (experience)
- Effective change agent capable of leading organizational adoption. (experience)
- Ability to work effectively with global teams across multiple time zones. (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting automotive design, engineering, research, simulation, visualization, manufacturing, or product development organizations. (experience)
- Experience with AI/ML and Databricks. (experience)
- Jira experience. (experience)
- Experience serving as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Business Relationship Manager. (experience)
- Knowledge of AI/ML-enabled business processes and digital transformation practices. (experience)
- Experience working with product lifecycle management (PLM), digital engineering, visualization, CAD/CAM, simulation, or design technology platforms. (experience)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and modern application architectures. (experience)
- Experience managing strategic technology vendors and supplier relationships. (experience)
- Experience with portfolio management, roadmap development, and technology investment planning. (experience)
- Lean, Agile, SAFe, Six Sigma, or project management certifications. (certification)
- Experience using data analytics and business intelligence tools to support decision making. (experience)
- Experience supporting automotive design, engineering, research, simulation, visualization, manufacturing, or product development organizations. (experience)
- Experience with AI/ML and Databricks. (experience)
- Jira experience. (experience)
- Experience serving as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Business Relationship Manager. (experience)
- Knowledge of AI/ML-enabled business processes and digital transformation practices. (experience)
- Experience working with product lifecycle management (PLM), digital engineering, visualization, CAD/CAM, simulation, or design technology platforms. (experience)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and modern application architectures. (experience)
- Experience managing strategic technology vendors and supplier relationships. (experience)
- Experience with portfolio management, roadmap development, and technology investment planning. (experience)
- Lean, Agile, SAFe, Six Sigma, or project management certifications. (certification)
- Experience using data analytics and business intelligence tools to support decision making. (experience)
Responsibilities
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, operational challenges, and technology needs.
- Lead discovery sessions, requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution definition activities.
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications, user stories, workflows, and technology roadmaps.
- Collaborate with software engineering, product management, architecture, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and vendor teams to deliver business value.
- Evaluate and recommend innovative technologies and digital solutions that improve business processes and customer experiences.
- Support the full solution lifecycle, including planning, design, testing, implementation, change management, and continuous improvement.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and drive simplification, standardization, automation, and modernization initiatives.
- Facilitate prioritization discussions and balance competing business demands across multiple projects and product teams.
- Analyze business workflows, systems integrations, and data flows to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Monitor application performance, adoption, service health, and user satisfaction metrics.
- Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional technology teams.
- Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and governance standards.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced analysts and project team members.
- Support Agile product delivery practices including backlog management, sprint planning, and release activities.
- Drive successful adoption of new capabilities through effective communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, operational challenges, and technology needs.
- Lead discovery sessions, requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution definition activities.
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications, user stories, workflows, and technology roadmaps.
- Collaborate with software engineering, product management, architecture, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and vendor teams to deliver business value.
- Evaluate and recommend innovative technologies and digital solutions that improve business processes and customer experiences.
- Support the full solution lifecycle, including planning, design, testing, implementation, change management, and continuous improvement.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and drive simplification, standardization, automation, and modernization initiatives.
- Facilitate prioritization discussions and balance competing business demands across multiple projects and product teams.
- Analyze business workflows, systems integrations, and data flows to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Monitor application performance, adoption, service health, and user satisfaction metrics.
- Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional technology teams.
- Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and governance standards.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced analysts and project team members.
- Support Agile product delivery practices including backlog management, sprint planning, and release activities.
- Drive successful adoption of new capabilities through effective communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.
Benefits
- general: From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
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