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Role Summary

We areseekinga strategic, executionorientedSeniorBusiness Planner to support thePhysical & Virtual Test Platform(PVTP)organizationwithin Digital Products. This role reports to theExecutive Director, PVTPand partners closely with senior leaders,crossfunctionalstakeholders, and other plannersin the organizationto ensure an integrated approach to communications,talent enablement, and operations.

This role willbe responsible fora mix of strategic and tactical work,including:

• Owning and executing our organizational communications strategy and rhythm (including All People Meetings), inclosepartnership withour communication partners and planners.

• Designing and improving how we communicate strategy, goals, and progress in a waythat translatesacrossourorganddemonstrateshow our worksupportstheenterprisestrategy.

• Drivinghighimpactstrategic 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 problemsolving, clear storytelling, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop,maintain, and execute an integrated organizational communications strategy

• Build and manage a communications calendar and narrative that connects strategy, priorities, and progress across the year.

• Manage and continually improve internal communication channels, including email, Slack, SharePoint, and Confluence, ensuring the right messages reach the right audiences.

• Partner closely with leadership on organizational artifacts (e.g., key wins, scorecards, workforce views, org presentations) to connect the data to clear narratives for leaders and employees.

• Own AllPeople Meeting(APM)planning and delivery end-to-end, including storyline, content creation, speaker preparation,logistics, feedback collection, and continuous improvement.

• Plan and executelargescaleleadership and employee engagement events. Responsible forplanning,coordinatingandexecuting,leadershipoffsites/summits,culturebuilding sessions, and employee forums

• Partner with HRandotherplannersto ensureour leadersreceive clear communication and signals on upcomingprograms that require awareness and action(ie- performance management cycles, annual requiredtraining, etc.).

• Partner withleadershipto 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 withleadershipand 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.

• Identifyand drive process and operating rhythm improvements that deliver measurable impact, improve how teams work together, or unlock new capabilities.

• Assistin preparingexecutiveready presentations, reports, and briefing materials that tell a cohesive story using both qualitative and quantitative insights.

• Collaborate with theProgram ManagementOffice(PMO)and program teams, as needed, to align storytelling and updates on key initiatives, without duplicating program management responsibilities.

• Support forecasting, annual planning and capital prioritization as part of LTP (long-term planning) activities

• Drive finance coordination and tracking activities for the business unit (purchasingrequests, routing, approvals,etc)

• Support contract management, renewals, and budget tracking

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, ora relatedfield.

• 5+ years of experience in business planning, strategy, organizational communications, or operations; automotive or technology industry experience preferred.

• Demonstrated experience designing and executing organizational communications and/or leading strategic initiatives for senior leaders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven and AI-first mindset; able toleverageAI effectively to translate complex information into clear insights, narratives, documents, reports, and other high-quality deliverables.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, storytelling, and presentation skills; adept at simplifying complexity for broad audiences.

• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with seniorlevel executives and crossfunctional partners.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working incybersecurity,engineering,IT, or data/analytics organizations.

• Prior experience in a Chief of Staff, business planning, strategy, or communicationsfocused role.

• Experience working closely with Engineering Business Managers, Finance, or PMO in a large, matrixed organization.