Manager, Economic Incentives

Role Overview

• Lead the North America economic incentives process for qualifying GM investments in alignment with corporate policy
• Meet with business stakeholders to identify investment projects early enough to assess incentive potential and maximize value capture
• Assess projects based on capital investment, jobs impact, timing, location, and applicable state or local requirements
• Assemble, lead, and coordinate cross-functional incentives teams across finance, tax, legal, policy, communications, labor, HR/workforce, and real estate
• Develop incentive strategies and support negotiations with government and quasi-governmental entities
• Coordinate external discussions and review communications materials directly affecting projects
• Lead or support preparation of government applications, supporting analyses, approvals, hearings, and related documentation
• Partner with GM Tax Staff on tax-related applications, filings, and agreements
• Work with HR and workforce training partners on initiatives tied to project commitments and workforce-related incentive opportunities
• Support business units on annual reporting and other post-award obligations
• Maintain clear tracking, documentation, and reporting on awarded incentives, milestones, obligations, and business owner responsibilities
• Provide periodic and ad hoc reporting and executive-ready updates to leadership
• Analyze and benchmark comparable or competitor projects to inform strategy and strengthen GM’s negotiating position
• Partner with Policy and other stakeholders to identify new or emerging incentives that could support GM priorities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in economic incentives, economic development, site selection, corporate real estate, public policy, finance, or a closely related field
• Experience coordinating or negotiating incentive agreements, grant programs, abatements, tax credits, workforce training support, or related public-sector programs
• Experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial or incentive-related contracts in coordination with legal counsel.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving outcomes in a matrixed organization
• Strong analytical, financial, and project management skills
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong executive communication and presentation capability
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to understand financial records, business cases, and investment drivers
• Ability to manage complex applications, annual reports, and compliance-related deliverables
• Self-directed, responsive, and comfortable operating with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.