Project Manager

At GLS North America, we power the behind-the-scenes operations of the automotive industry. As an industry leader in garage services, event and location services, and custom vehicle solutions with decades of proven customer satisfaction, our wide range of capabilities and 18 operating locations spanning across North America ensure we are always equipped to service your needs. Whether it’s fleet management, advertising and marketing support, custom IT solutions, event coordination, car prep services, or logistics, we make the impossible possible.

Why Work for Us?

Join a team that’s focused, nimble, and driven to succeed. GLS North America is where creativity meets precision—and where your work helps shape the next stage of the automotive evolution. Your journey starts here!

• Stability & Success: 75+ years of family-owned excellence.
• Work-Life Balance: Consistent scheduling so you’ll always know when you’re working.
• Weekly Pay & On-Demand Pay: Get paid every week, with access to same-day pay when you need it.
• Benefits For All Stages of Life: From medical, dental, and vision coverage, to disability and life insurance, we’ve got you covered.
• 401K with Company Match: Plan for your future while working with us.
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of PTO starting after just 30 days.
• Recognition Programs: We celebrate your hard work through multiple recognition programs based on service, values, and performance.
• Growth & Leadership Experience: We believe in developing our team and promoting from within.
• Inclusive Work Culture: Work alongside diverse talent with a range of skills and knowledge.
• Community Engagement: We’re proud to support our local communities through participation in various events.

As a Project Manager (Mobile Service), you will oversee the end-to-end upfit process for mobile service vans, ensuring vehicles are equipped and delivered on time and to specification. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills to manage production schedules, vendor relationships, and logistics while maintaining quality. The Project Manager serves as the central point of coordination between internal teams, the vendors, upfitters, and executive client leadership—driving operational efficiency, resolving issues quickly, and ensuring the readiness of mobile service vehicles to support the General Motors dealer network.

Project Manager (Mobile Service) Responsibilities Include:

• Lead end-to-end project management for the upfit of mobile service vans, including planning, execution, tracking, and delivery. This includes being on-site with the client 3x/week.
• Oversee ongoing vehicle production forecasting, scheduling, prioritization, and capacity planning, ensuring alignment with client targets and customer demand.
• Analyze production performance and generate regular reporting for General Motors Leadership with actionable insights to improve throughput and flag upcoming risks.
• Own all billing & invoicing activities across tool & equipment vendors, dealers and upfitters.
• Coordinate shipping and logistics to upfitters, ensuring adequate stock of tools, equipment, and vehicles to meet production schedules without delays.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for resolving issues during the upfit process, including parts shortages, shipping damage, equipment failures, or quality concerns.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain & logistics, and operations teams to ensure readiness of all upfit vehicles.

Project Manager (Mobile Service) Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of project management experience, preferably in automotive, fleet management, or vehicle upfit environments.
• Proven experience managing vendor & client relationships
• Demonstrated success overseeing production schedules, forecasting, and logistics in a high-volume environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting; ability to translate insights into operational improvements.
• Effective communicator with experience presenting to executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or other project/process management certifications are a plus.
• Experience with General Motors or other major OEM operational processes is preferred.
• Background in mobile service operations, vehicle upfit, or vehicle production is a bonus.

Project Manager Working Conditions and Physical Demands Include:

• 70% of the time, this position will be completed while sitting.
• 20% of the time, this position will be completed while walking.
• 10% of the time, this position will be completed while standing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.