Distinguished Principal - Digital Domain Architect

Overview

Why GM Financial?

GM Financial is set to change the auto finance industry and is leading the path with embarking on tech modernization - we have a startup mindset, preserve our small company culture, in a public company environment with financial stability and intense growth over a decade long history. We are data junkies and trust in data and insights to advance our business objectives.

We take our goal of zero emission, zero collision, zero congestion and zero friction very seriously. We believe as the auto finance market leader we are in the driver seat to lead us in the GM EV mission to change the world.

We are building global platforms in LATAM, Europe, China - our high performing talent needs a high performing leaders. GMF is comprised of over 10,000 team members globally. Join our fin-tech culture within a Blue-Chip company where we are changing the way we use technology to support our customer and business.

About the Role

We have a strategic focus on digitization of our business. You are laser-focused on guiding the architectural direction of our digital systems, leveraging modern technology to deliver superior customer experiences which help to maintain industry-leading customer satisfaction. You are a visionary leader to accelerate our transformation journey! If this excites you then we want, you!

Responsibilities

What makes you the ideal candidate?

• Drive marketing technology reference architecture and technical roadmap in alignment with product , engineering , marketing strategy and enterprise architecture.
• You provide significant input into technology strategy and road-map; keep up to date on key technology trends and their applied use by in financial services with emphasis on digital solutions and interact with various business partners (both internal and external) to assist in the design and implementation of business applications leveraging architectural standards
• You advise teams of application and solution architects focused on delivery of digital applications and act as a mentor providing guidance to all team members on technical and architectural issues
• You participate in the development and maintenance of architectural standards company wide, including patterns, reference architectures, and best practices and ensure adherence to architectural governance routines
• You perform other duties as assigned and conform with all company policies and procedures
• You possess strong knowledge of IT operations and support organizations and experience with UML Design Tools and advanced technical writing
• You perform data-driven solution design, integrated customer experiences and enterprise patterns , leveraging Adobe marketing stack and other marketing tools

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to: SVP Global Chief Architect
• Direct Reports: Dotted-line to all Solution Architects in the office of the Chief Digital Officer

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer, Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience required
• Master's Degree preferred

Experience

• Greater than 5 years of corporate management experience with increasing architectural responsibility in large enterprises required
• 5+ years architecting solutions in multi-cloud/hybrid-cloud environments required
• 5+ years architecting digital solutions for customers required
• 8+ years working in a highly regulated business domain such as financial services or health care preferred
• Advanced knowledge writing system and user specifications/documentation
• Advanced knowledge of software design and modeling, and associated tools
• Advanced knowledge of current application design patterns (eg micro-services, API, etc)
• Advanced knowledge of human-centered design, including design-thinking

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture. We have an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive salary and bonus eligibility; this role is eligible for company vehicle program.

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 3-days a week in office.

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