VP Software Engineering

Why GM Financial Technology?

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, LATAM, Europe, China – our high performing talent needs a high performing leader. 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.

About the Role:

The VP Software Engineering is responsible for realizing GM Financial's Technology Implementation Strategy. This role will lead cross functional product teams performing analysis, design, development, automation and production support for GMF's North America in an Agile environment. This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction of software engineering and quality engineering activities within the GM Financial North America organization, establishing a clear vision, building organizational capabilities, and technology roadmaps in partnership with other IT departments. VP of software engineering is a key contributor in defining standards, policies, and procedures, determining the technical direction, and implementing strategies to ensure long term organizational goals are met. In addition, this strategic leader role will influence vision and strategy for IT, champion greater experimentation, innovation and Agile management and relevant customer experience capabilities as well as serve as enabling employees working across the company to create competitive advantages.

In this role, you will…

• Retain and attract technology talent and foster engineering culture to exceptional experience for GMF clients

• Champion technology modernization and platform resiliency to deliver optimal platform operational excellence

• A change agent who can influence various stakeholders in business and technology domains to improve customers, dealers and GMF associates experience

• Direct and oversee teams to gather project requirements, resolve production issues and maintain business information systems

• Facilitate interaction with business partners and ensure technology platform alignment with strategic direction

• Develop processes, controls, and operational budget for department

• Plan, organize and direct the development and testing of software solutions

• Establish and maintain development and testing standards and control measures for developed software and systems

• Set strategic roadmap to include tools, processes, standards and methods, leveraging industry standards and best practices

• Establish, manage, and report upon application and team performance and key quality metrics

• Foster and champion, an environment that promotes trust, continuous improvement, innovation, quality outcomes and self-development

• Coach, mentor and develop employees to strengthen skill sets, foster high performance and support further career growth

• Participate in planning, monitoring and implementation of department budget

• Develop and implement initiatives and strategies for areas supported

• Ensure strategies, objectives and initiatives are in line with the overall corporate initiatives, strategies and goals

• Work with IT and business management in developing business strategy

• Assist in the overall leadership and implementation of emerging technologies and best practices

• Maintain technical awareness and competence

• Adhere to published audit and compliance guidelines and principles

• Oversee development projects with an appropriate level of involvement

Reporting Structure:

• This role reports to SVP, Divisional CIO 

What makes you a dream candidate?

• Advanced knowledge of large-scale information systems, application development technologies, architecture and tools

• Working knowledge of DevSecOps concepts, including continuous integration, continuous testing and continuous delivery

• Advanced knowledge of Agile methodologies

• Knowledge of Auto Finance and lending business functions, policies, and procedures

• Knowledge of security frameworks, methodologies, policies, standards, and best practices

• Extensive experience supporting large and complex business operations environment

• Must be versed in all relevant technical disciplines

• Ability to effectively lead, organize and supervise

• Ability to effectively translate technical knowledge into realistic and attainable strategies, policies and processes and to implement them with positive impact on corporate goals and objectives

• Strategic thinking with ability to provide innovative technology solutions

• Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction and promotes a positive corporate culture

• Ability to make management decisions and set direction regarding the design, development and testing of software solutions

• Strong, effective and persuasive oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively prepare and present information and respond to questions from all levels of management and public groups

• Ability to work proactively, efficiently and effectively prioritize, with the ability to work through stressful situations and execute multiple projects

• Ability to relate well with others, build relationships and constructively interact with a variety of people and situations

• Ability to demonstrate integrity while successfully managing work demands and pressure; continually pursues personal development

• Prior software process experience highly desirable including waterfall, RUP, XP, etc. and transformation from those methodologies into Agile

• Experience with RESTful APIs and SOAP-based web services

• Experience in budgeting, planning, personnel development and business tools

• Experience in implementing Cloud native solutions

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Experience

• Greater than 10 years of progressively responsible experience within information technology required

• Greater than 7 years of leadership experience required

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related discipline or equivalent work experience required

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related discipline or equivalent work experience 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. 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.