Job Description

This role is a local hire position and not an International Service Program (ISP) assignment; only candidates who are eligible to be hired locally in the job location will be considered.

Work Arrangement 
This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Advanced Technical Center in Shanghai, China full time.

The Role -

What You’ll Do -

• Own day‑to‑day operations for the GM China Design
• Coordinate cross‑studio activities with Global studios
• Lead annual budget planning and monthly forecasting for GM China Design Operations (OPEX, CAPEX, travel, events, suppliers, models, and equipment).
• Track and report actuals vs. forecast; highlight risks/opportunities and propose mitigation actions.
• Partner with Finance, Purchasing, and Global Design Operations to ensure spending aligns with global guidelines and local policies.
• Manage end‑to‑end procurement for studio needs: models, digital/fabrication services, immersive tech, UX suppliers, events, and facilities‑related items.
• Drive request for information & quotation/scope of work with Purchasing and Finance ; ensure GM confidentiality, compliance, and appropriate approvals
• Monitor supplier performance, timing, and invoicing; resolve issues with internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Act as primary operations interface to Facilities, Security, IT, and Corporate Services for GM China Design.
• Ensure studio infrastructure (VR, photobooth, milling, HMDs, AV/VC, Wacom, printers/plotters, etc.) is maintained, upgraded, and aligned with global standards.
• Support safety, security, and business continuity (visitor management, access, asset tracking, audits, drills, and compliance actions).
• Implement and maintain Global Design Operations standards, policies, and processes within GM China Design.
• Support audits and compliance reviews
• Develop simple, repeatable processes and templates (checklists, workflows, trackers) for reviews, events, and recurring operations.
• Support leadership on headcount planning, hiring coordination, onboarding, and basic workforce analytics for GM China Design Operations.
• Partner with HR and leadership to coordinate engagement activities, all‑people meetings, training, and communications.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 5 plus years of experience in operation & finance management

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

About GM

Our 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.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

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.

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.

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