IT Program Manager

GM Financial•Arlington, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

GM Financial is undergoing a significant tech modernization, aiming to change the auto finance industry with a startup mindset within a stable, growing public company. They are data-driven and committed to goals like zero emissions and zero friction, playing a key role in the GM EV mission. The company is building global platforms and seeks a high-performing leader for its Tech Standards & Enterprise Reusable Services capability. This role is crucial for driving standardization and reuse within their NorthStar architecture, managing strategic technology initiatives related to architecture. The ideal candidate will have expertise in program management, development practices, enterprise architecture, and financial services, with strong technical skills to ensure successful execution of complex projects. They are looking for a visionary leader to accelerate the transformation journey.

Requirements

Experience in managing technology project or agile teams using a variety of supporting technologies and leveraging various work management tools
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to collaborate with different levels of hierarchy
Strong understanding of portfolio and program management, as well as agile team practices with strong demonstration of essential supporting soft skills
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to create and manage project/program plans, budgets, and resources effectively
Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive consensus and manage stakeholders at all levels
Ability to Identify and understand technical dependencies between initiatives
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
7-10 years of experience in technology project/program/portfolio leadership roles required
High School Diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Financial services industry experience preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in related field or additional equivalent work or military experience preferred
PMP certification preferred
Scrum Master Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Communicating up and down the stack – interacting with executives, technical teams, and business stakeholders
Leading the planning and structuring for tech delivery efforts to streamline capabilities and tools needed to support the department in delivering value
Support the assessment of project scope and effort to plan milestones, develop effective schedules and change management plans, manage risks, remove impediments, and ensure proactive communication occurs regularly as initiatives progress
Build and develop effective relationships with different IT and product teams to find opportunities to increase business value while modernizing our processes
Think out of the box to deliver value quickly while managing costs
Document and conduct presentations for technical, business and leadership audiences to promote department strategies and communicate progress
Support the Technology Delivery & Transformation group in planning initiatives across goals, KRs, KPIs etc. as it relates to organizational goals
Assist with change management activities for the team and beyond
Champion the financials of assigned programs/projects, yearly budget, and ongoing financial planning
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and driving operational efficiency within the portfolio and department
Perform other duties as assigned
Conform with all company policies and procedures