Principal Enterprise Architect-Portfolio - GM Financial

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.

About The Role:

GM Financial is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Enterprise Application Portfolio Architect to join our team. The successful candidate will be the workstream owner for governing the technology platform. This candidate will additionally lead the development of standardized architecture artifacts and tooling. As the workstream owner, you will drive the end-to-end lifecycle management of the North Star Maturity Index (NSMI) Dashboard, ensuring the integration of data from Cyber, CMBB, Architecture, and DevOps systems and processes. The NSMI Dashboard is a critical tool that evaluates GM Financial's application portfolio, ensuring adherence to architecture maturity standards and identifying areas of technical debt. You will be responsible for regular assessments of application designs and presenting findings to the Global Architecture Governance Council (GAC).

• Influence projects and initiatives through technical expertise
• Lead the creation and standardization of architecture artifacts and tooling to support clear and consistent high level designs.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of the Application Health Assessments including dashboard and data collection, and operationalizing the dashboard's use across GM Financial.
• Provide regular assessments of architecture designs, identify gaps, and present recommendations to the Global Architecture Governance Council (GAC).
• Evaluate the application portfolio to ensure compliance with North Star principles and patterns, managing technical debt for applications that do not meet required standards.​
• Become a trusted and valued partner of department and business leaders by providing subject matter expertise, guidance and support
• Collaborate with executives, technical teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic architecture goals and facilitate discussions around architecture compliance and improvements.​
• Drive technical thought-leadership, acting as a change agent and advocate for new methodologies that enable higher levels of business agility and operational excellence
• Understand, communicate and commit to the team's vision, goals and strategies, translating vision to solutions while balancing risk, investment needs and fit for purpose
• Foster open communication that welcomes information sharing, seeks input from others and values diverse viewpoints
• Ensure that applications meet a minimum threshold of architecture maturity and implement remediation plans for applications that are out of compliance.
• Maintain a strong internal network by working across the business segment to foster a culture of trust, inclusion, engagement and integrity
• Help to drive cross-team solutions, anticipating and addressing problems ahead of the need by acting as a key influencer in assigned oversight areas
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Conform with all company policies and procedures

What Makes You A Dream Candidate?

• Experience with leading initiatives from start to finish
• Strong knowledge of business acumen and a deep understanding of business implications of decisions
• Strong understanding of company values, mission, vision and strategic direction
• 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

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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