Technical Principal- IT Governance - Military Veterans

Overview

Why GMF Technology?

GM Financial is set to change the auto finance industry and is leading the path of embarking on tech modernization - we have a startup mindset, and preserve our small company culture, in a public company environment with financial stability and intense growth over a decade-plus 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 an auto finance market leader we are in the driver's seat to lead us in the GM EV mission to change the world.

We are building global platforms, in LATAM, Europe, China, U.S. and Canada - and we are looking to grow our high-performing team. GMF is comprised of over 10,000 team members globally. Join our fintech culture within a Blue-Chip company where we are changing the way we use technology to support our customers, dealers and business.

Responsibilities

About The Role:

We are looking for an IT Architecture Governance Leader, reporting to the Director - Enterprise Architecture, to work with both engineering and architecture leadership in leading the design and day to day operationalization of our technology governance processes. The governance board manager will setup the overall framework and operationalize technology governance reviews regarding (Architecture designs, New Technology Purchasing and Infrastructure design), as well as manage the North Star Steering Committee (NSSC) reviews with Senior Technology and Business Leaders. The ideal candidate has experience in technology review, project and program management and governance and compliance. The ideal candidate will be able to develop auditable reports and metrics to socialize, workflow and track approved designs as well as the audit trail of significant decisions made as a part of the review process.

In your role as IT Governance leader, you will:

• Work with technology leaders in architecture and engineering to roadmap the governance activities and presenters, their topics and establish, "Run the Show" to ensure smooth pre-presentation preparation
• Managing all aspects of the technical review meetings for Global Architecture Council (GAC), and North Star Steering Comm (NSSC) including prereview, minutes and take-aways
• Define and organize the workflow to Intake and Manage new Architecture Requests (In take Funnel)
• Define and manage the layout and structure of wiki and internal design communications so that Upcoming and reviewed Design decisions are easy to review, audit and are communicated
• Setup and configure workflow for managing standards, waiver requests and dashboard reporting for technical debt management, and ensure the overall review and audit process for design action items is refined and reportable
• Ensure architecture design templates and repository are managed to support consistent and reliable delivery of architecture designs and that the design repository supports easy retrieval of design submissions.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Conform with all company policies and procedures

Qualifications

What Makes YOu A Dream Candidate?

• Recognized as a subject matter expert in area(s) of specialty
• Demonstrates relationship management skills and ability to influence others to achieve results by working across the business segment, being open to ideas and actively engaging others
• Ability to provide leadership through mentorship, influence, inspiration, collaboration and teamwork
• Demonstrates professional behavior in using logic, analysis and judgment when encountering challenges
• Ability to innovate and adopt new approaches, technologies and solutions
• Ability to establish strong working relationships and build trust with peers, cross-functional partners and related professional organizations
• Demonstrated knowledge of architecture governance practices, business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets and approaches related to data governance and protection.
• Working knowledge of financial industry related architecture and data management practices.
• Practical experience in the implementation of IT policies and procedures.
• Experience in the monitoring of IT risk and security controls to ensure compliance with industry best practices.
• Experience liaising with Internal Audit and other oversight units on enforcing compliance with company policies and best practices.
• A good understanding of information management practices including architecture design, technology decisions, information lifecycle management, data modelling, master data management and the conduct of business audits and requirements gathering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in running governance related programs with participation across technical and senior job functions
• Practical experience in the implementation or use of document and/or records management systems as well as the ability to establish basic workflows.

Experience:

• Associate Degree or High School Equivalent plus 2 additional years of related experience required
• Greater than 10 years in related function required
• 3-5 years leading through mentorship in related field required
• 3-5 years leading projects and initiatives through influence required
• Related certifications and/or licenses required required
• Member of and recommendation by accredited association in related field preferred

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 - an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2 days a week in office

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