Technical Principal

GM Financial•Irving, TX

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Principal serves as a technical thought leader and subject matter expert for an assigned business area, influencing strategic alignment and delivering business value. The role partners with business-segment leaders to identify high-impact initiatives that advance business strategy and promotes process improvement using appropriate methodologies to enhance productivity and performance. The Principal is an established and recognized representative of GM Financial, maintaining a strong community network and serving as an ambassador for the organization. This role provides technical expertise, guidance, and support to department and business leaders; advocates for new methodologies that improve business agility and operational excellence; and translates team vision, goals, and strategies into fit-for-purpose solutions while balancing risk and investment needs. The Principal fosters open communication, values diverse viewpoints, builds trust and inclusion across the business segment, and influences cross-team solutions by anticipating and addressing problems.

Requirements

Experience leading initiatives from start to finish.
Strong business acumen and understanding of the business implications of decisions.
Strong understanding of company values, mission, vision, and strategic direction.
Thorough knowledge of GM Financial's business operations.
Recognized subject matter expertise in areas of specialty.
Relationship management skills and ability to influence others across the business segment while engaging with and remaining open to ideas from others.
Ability to provide leadership through mentorship, influence, inspiration, collaboration, and teamwork.
Ability to use 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.
Related certifications and/or licenses required.
More than 10 years of experience in a related function.
3–5 years leading through mentorship in a related field.
3–5 years leading projects and initiatives through influence.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate degree, or high school equivalent plus two additional years of related experience, required.

Nice To Haves

Membership in and recommendation by an accredited association in a related field.

Responsibilities

Influence projects and initiatives through technical expertise.
Serve as a trusted partner to department and business leaders by providing subject matter expertise, guidance, and support.
Drive technical thought leadership and advocate for new methodologies that enable business agility and operational excellence.
Understand, communicate, and commit to the team's vision, goals, and strategies, translating them into solutions while balancing risk, investment needs, and fit for purpose.
Foster open communication, information sharing, input from others, and appreciation of diverse viewpoints.
Build and maintain an internal network across the business segment to foster trust, inclusion, engagement, and integrity.
Drive cross-team solutions and anticipate and address problems in assigned oversight areas.
Represent GM Financial in the broader community and maintain a strong professional network.