Distinguished Principal - Digital Domain Architect - Military Veterans
at GM Financial
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.
Responsibilities
About the Role
We have a strategic focus on digitization of our business. The Distinguished Principal - Digital Domain Architect will be 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!
In this role, you will:
- 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
- Reports to: SVP Global Chief Architect
- Direct Reports: Dotted-line to all Solution Architects in the office of the Chief Digital Officer
What makes you a dream candidate?
- 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
- Experience working with modern MarTech stacks, specifically Adobe marketing stack.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer, Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience required
- Master's Degree preferred
- 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
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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Arlington, TX
GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America and Asia. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.
OUR BUSINESS & OUR HISTORY
GM Financial was founded as AmeriCredit in September 1992 and opened its first branch office in Fort Worth, Texas. On October 1, 2010, AmeriCredit Corp. was acquired by General Motors Company and renamed General Motors Financial Company, Inc. (GM Financial). In 2011, GM Financial acquired FinanciaLinx to serve GM dealers and customers throughout Canada. In November 2012, GM Financial announced the acquisition of Ally Financial Inc.’s international operations. The majority of those acquisitions were finalized in 2013, with the remaining market, a 35 percent equity interest in a joint venture in China, acquired in January 2015. In October 2017, GM Financial completed the sale of its European financial subsidiaries and branches as part of General Motors’ sale of the Opel and Vauxhall businesses to Peugeot S.A.
GM Financial provides auto finance solutions to 14,000 dealers worldwide, with earning assets of $93 billion at September 30, 2018.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
GM Financial's success is largely dependent on building strong, lasting relationships with our dealers and the consumer customers that we serve. This is why we are committed to providing best-in-class customer service, while promoting open, honest communication at all levels.
Our executive team and all employees must adhere to GM Financial's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Our Code outlines the principles by which all team members conduct business with customers, vendors and each other. These principles apply to all GM Financial team members and affiliates and although it does not cover every issue that may arise, the Code provides guidelines for all employees in regard to their business conduct.
For a deeper understanding of expectations and guidelines set forth for the entire GM Financial team, please review GM Financial's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics policies below.