AVP IT Services - Project Administration - GM Financial

Why IT at 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 are building global technology platforms, North America, LATAM, Europe, China. 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.

The AVP IT Services - Project Administration is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the CTO Delivery Team. The team is responsible for managing the project management lifecycle and creating safeguards against risk through proactive guidance, comprehensive documentation and continual assessment of GM Financial's business processes and internal controls. The AVP will promote team member integrity, ethical compliance and build upon our established culture. The AVP will have contact and interaction with all levels of management and departments across the organization as well as external customers, auditors and/or state examiners. There will be a great deal of interaction with senior leaders from all across the organization and on-going collaboration with the ITS leadership team.

About the role

• Understand, communicate and commit to the Organization's vision, goals and strategies
• Analyze complex issues, apply financial analysis and use sound judgment to make strategic decisions that balance long and short business goals and objectives
• Translate broad strategies into specific actions plans, utilizing existing resources and information to achieve strategic objectives and improve business results
• Manage department performance using key information, processes and systems to ensure accountability for achieving business results
• Foster and champion an environment that promotes trust, continuous improvement, innovation, quality outcomes and self-development
• Align department priorities to that of the organization and realign strategic direction when appropriate
• Foster open communication, that welcomes information sharing, seeks input from others and values diverse viewpoints
• Coach, mentor and train team members to establish a consistent level of quality, accuracy, accountability and compliance of department standards
• Build relationships across the organization, while leveraging individual and cultural diversity to assist in achieving business goals and objectives
• Assist VP in determining the department's annual business plan and setting budgetary requirements

What makes you a dream candidate?

• You have advanced knowledge of the software development process and industry standards to support the processes
• You can analyze and see the big picture of workflow business processes and how they interface within the company infrastructure and make decisions
• You possess demonstrated success in project management, strong problem-solving and multi-tasking skills, as well as organization and prioritization abilities
• You are able to apply knowledge and critical thinking skills in day-to-day problems and solutions and have an industry standard knowledge base of PPM tool functionality
• You can exhibit in-depth knowledge of GM Financial's core business functions, policies and procedures
• You have knowledge of regulatory compliance of applicable State and Federal lending laws and the financial industry
• You are detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to listen actively and work collaboratively with others in teams
• You have computer proficiency in MS Office including the strong ability to produce executive-level reports using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• You are able to provide leadership through influence, inspiration, collaboration and teamwork
• You can accommodate a flexible schedule with possibility of working long hours and limited travel that may be required to support business needs

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree ​in related field or equivalent work experience required
• 5+ years ​work experience in Finance, ITS, Lending, Project Management or related industry required
• 3+ years leadership experience required

Licenses

• PMP - Project Management Professional 1 1/2 Yrs preferred
• CSM - Certified Scrum Master 1 1/2 Yrs 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: Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in the office

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