Senior Business Planner

Job Description Role Summary: We areseekinga strategic, execution‑orientedSeniorBusiness Planner to support the Cybersecurity, IT, and Data Engineering organization. This role reports to the Chief of Staff and partners closely with senior leaders, cross‑functional stakeholders, andotherplannersin the organizationto ensure an integrated approach to communications,talent enablement, and operations. This role will take on a mix ofstrategic and tactical workfrom the Chief of Staff, including: Owning and executing our organizational communications strategy and rhythm (including All People Meetings), in tight partnership withour communication partners and planners. Designing and improving how we communicate strategy, goals, and progress in a way all employees can understand and act on. Drives high‑impact strategic work by clarifying ambiguous problems and independently executing solutions in a fast‑moving, transformational setting The ideal candidate combines strong organizational and project management capability with structured problem‑solving, clear storytelling, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization. Key Responsibilities: Organizational Communications & Engagement Develop,maintain, and execute anintegrated organizational communications strategyfor Cybersecurity, IT, and Data Engineering. Own APM planning and delivery end‑to‑end, including storyline, content creation, speaker preparation,logistics, feedback collection, and continuous improvement. Build and manage acommunications calendar and narrative arcthat connects strategy, priorities, and progress across the year. Manage and continually improveinternal communication channels, including email, Slack, SharePoint, and Confluence, ensuring the right messages reach the right audiences. Plan and execute large‑scale leadership and employee engagement events, such as All People Meetings, culture‑building sessions, and employee forums. LeadershipEnablement & Employee Experience Partner with HRand our other plannersto ensureour leadersreceive clear communication and signals on upcomingprograms that require awareness and action(ie– performance management cycles, annual requiredtrainings,etc). Partner withthe Chief of Staff to ensure our communication strategy supports our senior leadershiptalent strategy– helping our leaders and employees understand what is expected of them and how we intend to support them all in their growth journey with GM. Partner with Chief of Staff and HR partners to analyzeourorganizationalengagement,Workplace of Choice surveyresults, andother gathered employee insights,helpingtranslate findings intoaction plans whererequired. Plan and supportconnection and recognition moments(e.g., employee spotlights, key wins, forums, listening sessions) that help employees feel connected to their work, the enterprise, and their personal growth. Operational Excellence Jointly with the Staff Engineering Business Manager,identifyand drive process and operating rhythm improvements that deliver measurable impact, improve how teams work together, or unlock new capabilities. Act as a thought partner to the Chief of Staff and other planners on organizational effectiveness, operating model, and ways of working. Assistin preparingexecutive‑ready presentations, reports, and briefing materials that tell a cohesive story using both qualitative and quantitative insights. Collaborate with thePMO and program teams, as needed, to align storytelling and updates on key initiatives, without duplicating program management responsibilities. Partner closely with the Engineering Business Manager onorganizational artifacts(e.g., key wins, scorecards, workforce views,orgpresentations) to connect the data to clear narratives for leaders and employees. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, ora relatedfield. 5+ years of experiencein business planning, strategy, organizational communications, or operations; automotive or technology industry experience preferred. Demonstrated experiencedesigning and executing organizational communicationsand/or leading strategic initiatives for senior leaders. Stronganalytical and problem‑solving skillswith a data‑driven mindset; able to translate complex information into clear insights and narratives. Excellentwritten and verbal communication, storytelling, and presentation skills; adept at simplifying complexity for broad audiences. Proven ability toinfluence and collaborate with senior‑level executivesand cross‑functional partners. Proven ability tomanage multiple prioritiesin a fast‑paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working incybersecurity, IT, or data/analytics organizations. Prior experience in aChief of Staff, business planning, strategy, or communications‑focusedrole. Experience working closely withEngineering Business Managers, Finance, or PMOin a large, matrixed organization. Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate. The salary range for this role is $105,600 - $140,700. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 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 and more. 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 remote. This means the selected candidate may be based anywhere in the country of work and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. 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. 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