Senior Principal Architect – Enterprise Resilience

GM Financial

Senior Principal Architect at GM Financial providing technical leadership and driving innovation in cybersecurity. Leading initiatives and collaborating with leaders to enhance security processes and business value.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead projects and initiatives through technical expertise
Be a trusted and valued partner of business senior leaders by providing subject matter expertise, guidance and support for related business unit
Drive technical thought-leadership, acting as a change agent and advocate for new methodologies that enable higher levels of business agility and operational excellence
Contribute to the business unit's vision, goals and strategies, translating vision to solutions while balancing risk, investment needs and fit for purpose
Promote open communication that welcomes information sharing, seeks input from others and values diverse viewpoints
Nurture a strong internal network by working across the business unit to foster a culture of trust, inclusion, engagement and integrity
Drive cross-team solutions, anticipating and addressing problems ahead of the need by acting as a key influencer across business units

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with leading cross-functional and/or global initiatives from start to finish
Advanced knowledge of business acumen and a deep understanding of business implications of decisions
In-depth understanding of company values, mission, vision and strategic direction
Comprehensive knowledge of GM Financial’s business operations
Recognized as an expert across the business unit
Advanced relationship management skills and ability to influence others to achieve results by working across the business unit, being open to ideas and actively engaging and influencing others
Proven skills in providing leadership through mentorship, influence, inspiration, collaboration and teamwork
Exemplifies professional behavior in using logic, analysis and judgment when encountering challenges
Strong ability to map long-term vision for the business unit and generate innovative ideas that create value
Ability to maintain and grow strong working relationships and build trust with peers, cross-functional partners and related professional organizations
Demonstrated ability to make smart decisions with a strong sense of urgency to accelerate continuous progression
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree plus 2 additional years of relevant experience required
12+ years in related function(s) required
5-7 years of experience leading through mentorship in related field required
5-7 years of experience driving thought leadership and innovation across products required
Relevant certifications and/or licenses required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
nine company holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

business acumenrelationship managementmentorshipinfluencecollaborationteamworkdecision makinginnovationproject managementcross-functional leadership

Soft Skills

communicationtrust buildingengagementinclusionproblem solvingstrategic thinkingcreativityadaptabilityinspirationanalysis

Certifications

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