SVP, Global Chief IT Architecture

GM Financial

Senior VP leading enterprise technology architecture at GM Financial. Driving AI-enabled transformation and innovation in automotive financing and digital experiences.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeArlington • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead the enterprise technology architecture vision and roadmap
Provide significant input into GM Financial’s overall technology strategy and direction
Align architecture strategy with business priorities and corporate objectives
Advise executive leadership on emerging technologies and industry trends
Establish architectural governance, standards, and decision frameworks
Ensure proper governance routines and compliance with standards
Define and maintain enterprise-wide architecture patterns and best practices
Lead modernization of core applications, platforms, and infrastructure
Drive cloud-native, API-first, and event-driven architecture strategies
Reduce technical debt and simplify technology environments
Maintain deep knowledge of existing systems, tools, and technologies
Define and lead enterprise AI and intelligent automation architecture strategy
Enable scalable AI platforms and advanced analytics capabilities
Promote data architecture, governance, quality, and decision intelligence
Champion innovation initiatives and apply resources to high-value opportunities
Ensure secure-by-design architecture and embed cybersecurity controls
Drive regulatory compliance, resilience, and operational risk management
Lead, mentor, and develop a global architecture organization
Recruit and retain top talent and build communities of practice
Provide guidance and mentorship on technical and architectural issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience required
10+ years leading enterprise architecture in large global organizations required
Significant experience in regulated industries such as financial services preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field required
Master’s Degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

enterprise architecturecloud-native architectureAPI-first architectureevent-driven architectureAI architectureintelligent automationdata architectureadvanced analyticscybersecurity controlsregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipstrategic alignmentinnovationgovernancecommunicationcollaborationtalent recruitmentcommunity buildingdecision making