Cybersecurity Principal: Strategic Tech Leader

GM Financial; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Tuition assistance

GM employee auto discount

Community service pay

Nine company holidays

Training

Job summary

GM Financial Cybersecurity seeks a principal leader to influence enterprise cybersecurity initiatives with hands-on domain expertise and strategic foresight. You’ll partner with business leaders to align projects with bold, value-driven goals and drive process improvements across the security program.

You will promote innovative approaches, mentor teams, and maintain a broad network to advance GM Financial’s security posture while delivering measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading initiatives from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of business implications of decisions.
• Clear alignment with company values, mission and vision.
• Proven ability to influence across business segments.
• Demonstrated mentorship and leadership capabilities.
• Strong analytical judgment when facing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Influence projects and initiatives through technical expertise and leadership.
• Partner with department leaders to align initiatives with business goals.
• Drive thought leadership and adopt new methodologies for agility.
• Translate vision into practical solutions balancing risk and investment.
• Foster open communication and inclusive collaboration across teams.

Skills

Lead initiatives

Business acumen

Company values alignment

Strategic influence

Mentorship and leadership

Relationship management

Professional judgment

Innovation and adopting new approaches

Cross-functional collaboration

Networking and external representation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree

Job description

GM Financial Cybersecurity seeks a principal leader to influence enterprise cybersecurity initiatives with hands-on domain expertise and strategic foresight. You’ll partner with business leaders to align projects with bold, value-driven goals and drive process improvements across the security program.

You will promote innovative approaches, mentor teams, and maintain a broad network to advance GM Financial’s security posture while delivering measurable business impact.