Hybrid work environment: 4 days onsite and 1 day remote
Why GM Financial Cybersecurity?
Innovation isn’t just a talking point at GM Financial, it’s how we operate. By joining our team, you’ll work in a mission-focused environment with specialized teams, including Engineering, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Firewall, Governance, Risk, Architecture and Offensive Security. These teams collaborate to identify, manage and respond to threats, all while driving innovation across the environment.
Cybersecurity is central to our strategic vision, so you’ll benefit from exceptional leadership visibility, with direct reporting lines to the CEO. This structure ensures your work is recognized and supported at the highest levels, while also enabling bold innovation and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
Shape the future of Cybersecurity at GM Financial, with the freedom to explore, the tools to build and the support to thrive.
About the role:
The AVP Enterprise Resilience is responsible for managing key components of GM Financial’s Enterprise Resilience (ER) Program. This role advises the organization on resilience risk management by enabling risk-based decision-making and driving the transition to a more resilient operating environment.
The AVP Enterprise Resilience will have responsibility to lead all areas of ER including but not limited to Technology Resilience, Business Resilience, Operational Resilience, and Vendor Resilience. Additionally, this role will be responsible for developing strong working relationships and partnerships with internal and external groups to ensure the Enterprise Resilience migration program is operating effectively and efficiently.
In this role you will:
• Lead the Enterprise Resilience team, including talent management, recruitment, career development, mentoring, and performance evaluations
• Collaborate with senior leadership to establish strategic direction, governance, and operational priorities for the Enterprise Resilience program
• Develop and maintain technical requirements, procedures, and standards to support resilience objectives
• Plan and oversee projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise resilience requirements and effective task delegation
• Monitor program performance by creating, analyzing, and reporting key metrics and communicating critical issues to senior leadership
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and ensure compliance with resilience policies across technology, business, and third-party domains
• Participate in emergency response activities to address service disruptions and coordinate remediation efforts
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to internal teams and leadership on resilience strategies and requirements
What makes you a dream candidate?
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Business Continuity, Technology Resilience, Third-Party Risk, and Enterprise Resilience frameworks.
• Expertise in infrastructure design, management, and IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices.
• Working knowledge of management processes, including personnel administration, planning, and budgeting.
• Demonstrated success in project management and strategic decision-making.
• Ability to apply structured analysis methods to data for trend identification and business impact assessment.
• Strong communication skills, including advanced presentation capabilities and effective negotiation with vendors.
• Proficiency in technical writing and documentation tools such as Visio and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to stay current on resilience-related legislation, regulations, advisories, and events.
• Creative and innovative mindset with the ability to approach challenges strategically and collaboratively.
Experience
• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience required
• Master’s Degree (or other advanced degree) preferred
• At least 7 years of experience in large and complex business environments with a successful track record working directly with senior level management required
• At least 5 years experience in Risk Management, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, Third-Party Resilience, Legal Regulations, Program Development and Implementation, Project Management, Resilience Testing, Data Center Management Req
• 5-7 years management and/or leadership experience required
Licenses
• Professional certification(s) in the field of Information Technology or Disaster Recovery (for example DRCS, CBRITP, CBRM, CBCP, A+, or CISSP) Pref
Other
• 10% travel required (domestic & international)
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, 4-days a week in office.
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2 days a week in office
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What We Do
GM Financial is the captive finance company and the wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The company is a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, Latin America and China. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail loan 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. GM Financial employs more than 9,000 hard-working team members, and we're always looking for new people with diverse talents. GM Financial is a workplace where dedicated people have the opportunity to work together and celebrate our successes. Our culture is based on respect, integrity, innovation and personal development. GM Financial is committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work. Each year, we select several philanthropic organizations to support through our Signature Events program. The company and its team members actively support these organizations through many company-wide initiatives; in addition we support numerous other nonprofit organizations through sponsorships and monetary donations.
