General Motors is pressing ahead with another round of workforce changes as it continues to reassess costs and reshape its internal structure, with hundreds of salaried employees in its information technology division set to leave the company.
The reductions, which began on Monday, are expected to affect around 500 to 600 workers globally, with a significant number based in Austin, Texas, and Warren, Michigan, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorised to speak publicly. The move forms part of a broader review of how the company allocates technical resources as it shifts deeper into software-led vehicle development and digital services.
GM has confirmed the layoffs, which were first reported by Bloomberg News, but has not provided a detailed breakdown of the roles affected or how the cuts are distributed across regions.
“GM is transforming its Information Technology organization to better position the company for the future. As part of that work, we have made the difficult decision to eliminate certain roles globally. We are grateful for the contributions of the employees affected and are committed to supporting them through this transition,” the company said in an emailed statement.
The automaker employed about 68,000 salaried workers worldwide at the end of last year, including roughly 47,000 white-collar employees in the United States. While the latest job losses represent only a fraction of its overall workforce, they highlight an ongoing effort to refine the company’s cost base while redirecting investment towards higher-growth areas.
In recent years, GM has increasingly focused on electric vehicles, autonomous driving technologies, and connected software systems, all of which require different technical expertise compared with traditional automotive engineering roles. That transition has led to repeated adjustments in staffing as the company aligns its workforce with shifting priorities.
Despite the cuts, GM is still actively recruiting in selected technology areas. Its careers listings show dozens of open IT positions, including roles linked to artificial intelligence, motorsports engineering applications, and autonomous vehicle development. The hiring activity suggests a targeted approach, with resources being shifted towards specialised capabilities rather than a broad reduction in technical headcount.
This is not the first time the company has trimmed its salaried workforce in response to changing conditions. In October, GM cut more than 200 computer-aided design engineering roles, citing “business conditions” at the time.