Technical Principal

GM Financial•Arlington, TX

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing 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. At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive. Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters. This position will be posted until filled. About the role: In this role, you will provide technical expertise and thought leadership to influence projects, drive business agility, and support operational excellence across the organization. You will partner with business and department leaders to translate strategy into effective solutions, foster collaboration, and promote a culture of trust, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Requirements

Experience with leading initiatives from start to finish
Strong knowledge of business acumen and a deep understanding of business implications of decisions
Strong understanding of company values, mission, vision and strategic direction
Thorough knowledge of GM Financial’s business operations
Recognized as a subject matter expert in area(s) of specialty
Demonstrates relationship management skills and ability to influence others to achieve results by working across the business segment, being open to ideas and actively engaging others
Ability to provide leadership through mentorship, influence, inspiration, collaboration and teamwork
Demonstrates professional behavior in using logic, analysis and judgment when encountering challenges
Ability to innovate and adopt new approaches, technologies and solutions
Ability to establish strong working relationships and build trust with peers, cross-functional partners and related professional organizations
Working effectively within an AI enabled environment: Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation
Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection
Related certifications and/or licenses required
Member of and recommendation by accredited association in related field preferred
Greater than 10 years in related function required
3-5 years leading through mentorship in related field required
3-5 years leading projects and initiatives through influence required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Associate Degree or High School Equivalent plus 2 additional years of related experience required

Responsibilities

Influence projects and initiatives through technical expertise
Become a trusted and valued partner of department and business leaders by providing subject matter expertise, guidance and support
Drive technical thought-leadership, acting as a change agent and advocate for new methodologies that enable higher levels of business agility and operational excellence
Understand, communicate and commit to the team's vision, goals and strategies, translating vision to solutions while balancing risk, investment needs and fit for purpose
Foster open communication that welcomes information sharing, seeks input from others and values diverse viewpoints
Maintain a strong internal network by working across the business segment to foster a culture of trust, inclusion, engagement and integrity
Help to drive cross-team solutions, anticipating and addressing problems ahead of the need by acting as a key influencer in assigned oversight areas