Calling Joel and other degreed IT folks!

[ktl711]

For Immediate Release: Monday, Oct. 8, 2012

GM Opens New IT Innovation Center in Michigan, approximately 1,500 high-tech jobs to be created

DETROIT – General Motors is opening an Information Technology Innovation Center in Warren, Mich., and expects to hire up to 1,500 high-tech employees over the next several years to support the company’s new approach to IT services.

The GM Michigan Innovation Center is the second of four planned Innovation Centers in the United States. GM last month announced the opening of the first facility in Austin, Texas, where 500 new IT jobs will be created.

“We’re currently seeking the next generation of game-changers to help us usher in a new age of automotive innovation at GM,” said GM Chief Information Officer Randy Mott.

The IT Innovation Centers play a critical role in GM’s overall IT business strategy. GM is looking to create and deliver IT services with new capabilities that will help the company improve its performance, drive down the cost of ongoing operations and increase the level of innovation delivered to GM customers. To support this approach, GM is moving to a more in-sourced IT business services model as part of its overall IT Transformation.

“GM is executing an IT best practice by insourcing IT services and making them a strategic part of assuring GM remains a fast-moving leader,” said Rob Enderle, principal analyst at the Enderle Group in San Jose, Calif. “This is also one of the best opportunities for IT professionals to work in the automotive industry.”

Available positions include software development, project management, database management and business analysis. GM is recruiting recent college graduates and experienced professionals for these jobs.

GM recruiters are visiting U.S. college campuses this fall and participating in local job fairs targeting IT professionals. For more information and to apply for one of these positions, potential job candidates should visit http://www.careers.gm.com/itjobs.

General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world's largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM’s brands include Chevrolet and Cadillac, as well as Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Isuzu, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at http://www.gm.com

[BP_Z28]

Sounds like a great job to apply for is you have the experience!

[JoeliusZ28]

Thanks Kevin, I'll keep an eye on the site although the door of opportunity is opening for me at my current job so I'll likely stick with it for now.

[Emulsifide]

Damn. There's literally a dozen jobs in here I might apply for. Thanks Kevin!

[JoeliusZ28]

Ill have to check it later since the link apparently doesnt work for mobile.

[Nocooler]

If I wasn't on disability I'd apply for the Vmware administrator job

Edit - long ass drive too

[birdie2000]

Does anyone know what's special about the Campus 2013 jobs? I qualify for one of the entry level positions (IT Network Engineer) and was wondering if there are any special requirements for applying for the job that I'm not seeing. Is it something that's only for people graduating in 2013 or anything like that?

[JoeliusZ28]

^didnt realize we were in the likes of some other IT folk! What do you guys currently do?

[Nocooler]

Network Admin stuff for a local bank.

Mostly Vmware administration right now - when I'm full time I wear many hats.

[JoeliusZ28]

Very cool. I'm working on setting up a test environment for vmware at home. Definitely something I want to know more about but havent had much experience with yet.

[Nocooler]

I won't use physical servers now - unless it's absolutely needed, i.e. backup and such.

[birdie2000]

I don't currently work in IT but I've had a side business for many years as a technician for home/small business users. The entry level position there looks like a great way in for someone that has some experience but doesn't have a computer science degree if I'm reading the requirements right.

[meissen]

I'd be surprised if they have any positions that don't require a degree. I can't get anyone into IT Audit without a degree.

[birdie2000]

FWIW, this is the job listing I'm referring to:

Campus2013 5-IT Network Engineer (ETS) (INF0002759) Job


Date: Oct 5, 2012
Location: Detroit, MI, US
Campus2013 5-IT Network Engineer (ETS) (INF0002759)-INF0002759

Individuals in the Networking job family are primarily responsible for analyzing, designing, installing, administering, maintaining, and troubleshooting network systems. They participate in capacity planning, support the creation and the maintenance of network disaster recovery plans, and monitor all network performance activities. They also screen the network for attempted intrusions as well as design and implement appropriate network security measures and procedures. Individuals are responsible for the implementation and maintenance of network services software and the analysis of network performance. They are routinely involved with the configuration and maintenance of physical and logical network components. They also provide support for network issues that come through the customer service center. Senior professionals within this job family are additionally involved with planning and designing the network infrastructure and enterprise network solutions. Individuals act as project team members or leaders, depending on the scope of the project. They demonstrate a high level of knowledge surrounding general networks and display strong troubleshooting skills. Individuals are also skilled in the use of network diagnostic tools and software aids for the investigation of network problems.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

Responsible for troubleshooting, installing, implementing, administering, and maintaining network systems and providing Tier I support. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Design, Monitoring, Integration, and Support/Maintenance. Provides support for network connectivity or related network issues for the user community. Learns how to troubleshoot and diagnose common network problems. Installs, configures, and maintains network components with assistance from the team. Monitors network activity and logs network problems. Implements predetermined software or hardware changes to rectify any network issues. Assists with monitoring facilities bandwidth requirements and schedules requests for bandwidth. Assists in disaster recovery plans by executing network test plans. Assesses network performance to ensure that it meets the present and future needs of the enterprise. Implements network security procedures. Sometimes provides timely and complete project status reports to supervisor as requested.

Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Tracks escalated problems of technical support. Asks for root causes. Sets up and integrates new and enhanced information systems. Identifies customer needs and determines the appropriate approach to ensure resolution. Solicits the input of appropriate technical experts and managers.

Accountability, Initial Analytical Thinking, Communications, Learning, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Process Orientation.

Education/Training

Associate's degree in technical discipline preferred or equivalent experience required.

Experience

Requires 1 year technical training
Primary Location: US-MI-Detroit
Posting Date: Oct 5, 2012, 4:50:28 PM - Ongoing
Job: Information Technology

From the looks of it it doesn't require too much in the way of education. I do have an Associate's degree but not in a technical discipline. I do feel otherwise qualified for the position based on what's written.

I'm sure you're right though, it sounds too good to be true.

[meissen]

From the wording I'd have to agree with you, it does say preferred but not required.