General Sustain Lead

Job description / Role

The role of the OnStar Applications Sustain Lead is to deploy, operate, benchmark, and enhance the OnStar Advanced Systems Development Pilot Applications and their associated operating environment.

Responsible for definition of requirements, execution of design, analysis, development, testing and control of engineering projects where creativity and initiative are involved as well as some independent judgment. Exercises technical direction over other engineers or engineering support personnel and may have work direction responsibilities over a small group with specific engineering objectives. Consults with supervisor as required.

Requirements

Education and Training
•BSE, BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Chemistry, Metallurgical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering,Civil Engineering, Physics, Materials Engineering
•Familiarity with a variety of operating systems, including Windows and UNIX
•Familiarity with TCP/IP, SIP, CDMA, and other mobile or telematics technology are a plus
•Sun Java Programming Certifications; Sun Certified Java Associate (SCJA), Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP), Sun Certified Java Developer (SCJD), etc.
•DFSS Certification

•High level of oral and written communication skills
•4 to 7+ years’ experience in complex Information Technology environments
•Proven experience leading software development and infrastructure deployment projects.
•Proven experience installing, configuring, administrating, and performance tuning of Oracle WebLogic and SOA products including Server, Portal, and Enterprise Services Bus.
•Proven practical experience programming in Java (J2SE and J2EE) and Scripting
•Java J2EE, JPA, Hibernate, Spring, JMS, STRUTS, Web Services, Perl, Unix/MS Windows Shells
•Object Oriented Analysis and Design
•A solid understanding of both UNIX-based (Linux, Solaris, HP-UX) and Microsoft Windows (2000, 2003, XP) operating systems.
•Accustomed to 24x7 support responsibilities

About the Company

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM), one of the worlds largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908. GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 31 countries, and sell and service these vehicles through the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Isuzu, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. GMs largest national market is China, followed by the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and Russia. GMs OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services.

With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 209,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in more than 120 countries. GM is headquartered in four major locations: GM Europe; North America (GMNA); South America; and GM International Operations (GMIO) is located in Shanghai, China. GMIO covers Asia Pacific and Middle East.

GM Middle East started in 1920s and the brands that are sold in the region are Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC supported by a unique set of customer-focused services. GM parts and accessories are sold under the GM Parts and ACDelco brands. The regional office in Dubai covers the companys operations in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Yemen in 20 dealerships.

GM has 2 facilities here in Middle East one is in Dubai World Trade Centre and the other, Middle East Distribution Corporation, which is located in Jebel Ali.