Why GMF Technology?
Innovation isn’t just a talking point at GM Financial, it’s how we operate. From generative AI and cloud-native technologies to peer-led learning and hackathons, our tech teams are building real solutions that make a difference. We’re committed to AI-powered transformation, using advanced machine learning and automation to help us reimagine customer interactions and modernize operations, positioning GM Financial as a leader in digital innovation within a dynamic industry.
Join us and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your development is prioritized, and you can truly make a global impact.
ResponsibilitiesAbout The Role:
The Oracle Application Development Manager is a highly visible role and will be responsible to manage, provide leadership to and be accountable for the performance of Senior Developers, Technical Leads and Senior level professional consultants. The Oracle Application Development Manager should have a passion for building high quality enterprise grade applications and at the same time motivates the team to follow the path. He/she should be an expert in problem solving skills ready to take on very complex assignments and come up with world-class solutions. In addition, he/she will work with senior leaders to execute against the technical roadmap to deliver high quality projects and build technical excellence within the team. The Oracle Application Development Manager should have prior experience in one or more highly specialized areas of applications systems analysis and programming. He/she will manage global development teams to build and deliver high quality solutions.
In his role you will:
- Manage a team of Senior Oracle Application Developers, Report developers and Oracle consultants both onsite and offshore.
- Management of subordinates including Performance Reviews, approval of time off scheduling, recording time, and training needs for direct reports.
- Ensure delivery of projects on time and within budget.
- Review Design and development of technical solutions that meet business requirements based on functional designs.
- Ensure GMF Oracle Development Standards and project methodology are being followed by development teams.
- Work on system performance improvement and process improvement initiatives.
- Work on scheduled release management and work closely with Oracle on Service Requests and RFC’s
- Closely work with Data Architecture, DBA, System Administrator teams and other business partners to identify dependencies and risks.
- Help with Budgeting activities.
- Liaison with external vendors and third party software providers.
What Makes You an ideal Candidate?
- Advanced knowledge of business processes for supported business groups.
- Advanced knowledge of information technology systems, infrastructure and operations.
- Advanced working knowledge of information systems and operations systems for supported business groups.
- Knowledge of GM Financial's core business functions
- Knowledgeable of best practices in information technology governance and regulatory landscape for financial institutions.
- Significant experience in a large and complex business environment.
- Strong in the use of Microsoft Office software including strong ability to analyze data using Excel for reporting and data mining purposes
- Strong people skills including the ability to interact with employees at all levels
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to create and work RFC and SR tickets with Oracle On Demand, Oracle Managed Cloud Services and Oracle Support
- Ability to effectively lead, organize and supervise
- Ability to meet expected delivery dates and the tasks necessary to achieve objectives.
- Advanced computer skills and conversance in information technology issues.
- Advanced experience with data visualization concepts and tools.
- Deadline oriented.
- Must be a self-starter and able to manage the investigations function with minimal supervision.
Experience and Education:
- Normal office environment subject to stressful situations
- Flexible schedule with possibility of working long hours including weekends/holidays, occasional overtime may be required
- Limited travel may be required to support business needs
- 7-10 years in a Technical lead or manager role, leading a team of developers Required
- Greater than 10 years of IT experience in design, development and production support of Enterprise applications Pref
- High School Diploma
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work or military experience Required
- Master’s Degree
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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Skills Required
- 7-10 years in a technical lead or manager role leading a team of developers
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work or military experience
- Ability to create and work RFC and SR tickets with Oracle On Demand, Oracle Managed Cloud Services and Oracle Support
- Experience managing onsite and offshore development teams
- Advanced knowledge of business processes for supported business groups
- Advanced working knowledge of information technology systems, infrastructure and operations
- Knowledge of IT governance and regulatory landscape for financial institutions
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including advanced Excel for reporting and data mining
- Advanced experience with data visualization concepts and tools
- Ability to effectively lead, organize and supervise, including performance reviews and training
- Ability to meet expected delivery dates and manage projects on time and within budget
- Ability to liaise with external vendors and third party software providers and assist with budgeting activities
- Self-starter able to manage investigations with minimal supervision
- Greater than 10 years of IT experience in design, development and production support of Enterprise applications
- Master's degree
GM Financial Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GM Financial and has not been reviewed or approved by GM Financial.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual and performance bonuses are described as meaningful additions to total compensation. In several functions, incentives reliably boost take-home pay when available.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous paid time off, corporate and floating holidays, and paid volunteer time are emphasized. Time-away programs contribute significantly to perceived total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family-friendly policies are highlighted, with recent expansions mentioned in some areas. Support for bonding time is seen as a notable strength of the package.
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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.
