VP IT DevOps Automation Solutions

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, LATAM, Europe, China - our high performing talent needs a high performing leader. 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.

Responsibilities

About the Role:

We are seeking a Vice President of DevOps Automation Solutions who is responsible for leading the development of a technology architecture for DevOps automation services and Developer Experience (DevX) within the IT department, including but not limited to the CI/CD pipeline and developer productivitiy regardless of on-prem or in the cloud. The scope of the services includes people, process and technology associated with said automation and DevX. It is expected that most IT automation capabilities will be initially delivered by the IT Automation Center for Enablement (AC4E), as the individual business solutions delivery teams gain expertise and the necessary skills to manage their own CI/CD pipeline some responsibility will be transitioned into business solutions delivery product teams.

In this role, you will:

• Effectively manage the GM Financial IT Automation Center for Enablement, including ensuring an appropriate staffing model and ongoing training and development approach; collaborate with various IT departments and software delivery teams to define and implement an effective engagement model that spans the lifecycle from solution definition to support
• Create, enhance, implement and support GM Financial's DevSecOps strategy and architecture through collaboration with existing IT departments and functions
• Create, enhance, implement and support DevOps, infrastructure and middleware build automation tools; collaborate with business solution, software, cloud and infrastructure delivery teams to ensure the effective and efficient usage of the various platforms and tools used to deliver automation capabilities
• Create and execute a strategy around Developer Experience and productivity, including the development and delivery of developer statisfaction and productivity metrics.
• Partner with the GM Financial Cyber Security team to ensure solutions meet GM Financial's Cyber Security policies and requirements
• Stay abreast of new industry trends and provide subject matter expertise in Cloud Technologies, providing consultation to leadership
• Understand, advocate and support the enterprise's business and IT strategies
• Define organizational requirements for the resources, structures and cultural changes necessary to support the IT Automation functions and agreed to capabilities and associated service levels
• Promote the IT Automation Center for Enablement capabilities, outcomes and results to the organization, including the enterprise's IT and business leaders; this includes assessing (through appropriate metrics) and communicating the achievement and impact of the IT Automation function
• Define KPIs and metrics for DevSecOps practice, demonstrating efficiency of the function
• Define a consistent, effective engagement model so that the IT organization knows how to engage / leverage any of the supported platform teams / capabilities;
• As appropriate, based on enterprise and IT need, onboard additional technology platforms into the IT Automation Center for Enablement to enhance delivery and promote leverage
• Enable an environment that supports and drives coaching, development and mentoring of employees to strengthen skill sets, fosters high performance and supports further career growth
• Oversee and monitor the development and implementation of AC4E budget and drive efficiencies that result in OPEX improvements
• Liaison with GM technology groups on shared strategy, execution, tools, software licenses, measurement and adjustments

Qualifications

What makes you a dream candidate?

• Ability to leverage cloud cost management to manage budgets and optimize total cost of ownership
• Facilitating change within an organization, experience summarizing and presenting findings and challenges around technical processes and solutions to senior level executives
• Aligning team actions with organizational level objectives to drive business results
• Comprehensive knowledge of software, application, infrastructure-as-code and systems engineering
• Developing and sustaining internal/external customer relationships
• Support IT and business strategies and plans
• Developing collaborative relationships to facilitate work goal completion
• Ability to interpret complex technical documents and provide guidance to management
• Applies system design and architectural principles to meet functional and non-functional requirements
• Developing process models and optimizing through Agile techniques

Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline or 10+ years of demonstrated relevant experience in the field required. Master's Degree in Computer Science or MBA preferred
• Greater than 10 years of progressively responsible experience within Information Systems required
• 5-7 years of corporate management experience required, with demonstrated focus on automation, innovation, and continous improvement activities.
• Azure, AWS and other Cloud Technologies
• Experience designing, integrating and managing complex infrastructure solutions
• Experience with integration of cloud computing with on premise solutions and experience automating governance and internal controls
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills including the ability to review, interpret and present data in a concise and precise manner
• Strong program and project management experience including experiencing delivering projects using waterfall and/or agile methodologies
• Strong vendor management skills
• Comprehensive understanding of standardized SDLC processes

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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