IT Program Manager

GM Financial; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

bonding leave for new parents (12 wks

tuition assistance

GM employee auto discount

community service pay

nine company holidays

Job summary

GM Financial in Arlington, Texas seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead technology programs within the Tech Standards & Enterprise Reusable Services group. You will interact with executives, product and IT teams, shaping delivery strategies and roadmaps.

The role emphasizes agile leadership, stakeholder management, budgeting and risk management, with a flexible hybrid in-office schedule two days per week. A strong background in financial services and PMP/Scrum credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing technology projects or agile teams using a variety of supporting technologies and work-management tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to collaborate with different levels of hierarchy.
• Strong understanding of portfolio and program management, and agile team practices with strong soft skills.
• Excellent project-management skills, including the ability to create and manage project/program plans, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive consensus and manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to identify and understand technical dependencies between initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Communicate up and down the stack – interacting with executives, technical teams, and business stakeholders.
• Lead planning and structuring for tech delivery efforts to streamline capabilities and tools needed to support the department in delivering value.
• Support assessment of project scope and effort to plan milestones, develop effective schedules and change-management plans, manage risks, remove impediments, and ensure proactive communication occurs regularly.
• Build and develop effective relationships with different IT and product teams to find opportunities to increase business value while modernizing processes.
• Think out of the box to deliver value quickly while managing costs.
• Document and conduct presentations for technical, business and leadership audiences to promote department strategies and communicate progress.
• Support the Technology Delivery & Transformation group in planning initiatives across goals, KRs, KPIs, etc. as it relates to organizational goals.
• Assist with change-management activities for the team and beyond.
• Champion the financials of assigned programs/projects, yearly budget, and ongoing financial planning.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and driving operational efficiency within the portfolio and department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Conform with all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Technology project leadership

Agile teams

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Budgeting

Risk management

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferable

Tools

PMP Certification

Scrum Master Certification

Job description

Overview

GM Financial is set to change the auto finance industry and is leading the path with tech modernization. We have a startup mindset, preserve a small company culture within a public company environment, and enjoy financial stability and intense growth over a decade-long history. We are data junkies who trust in data and insights to advance our business objectives and we are serious about zero emission, zero collision, zero congestion and zero friction. As the auto finance market leader, we are the driver to lead us in the GM EV mission. We build global platforms in LAT‑AM, Europe, and China, and we need high‑performing leaders to build a high‑performing talent base. GM Financial has over 10,000 team members worldwide. Below is the overview of the role for a Technical Program Manager in our Tech Standards & Enterprise Reusable Services capability.

Responsibilities

• Communicate up and down the stack – interacting with executives, technical teams, and business stakeholders.
• Lead planning and structuring for tech delivery efforts to streamline capabilities and tools needed to support the department in delivering value.
• Support assessment of project scope and effort to plan milestones, develop effective schedules and change‑management plans, manage risks, remove impediments, and ensure proactive communication occurs regularly.
• Build and develop effective relationships with different IT and product teams to find opportunities to increase business value while modernizing processes.
• Think out of the box to deliver value quickly while managing costs.
• Document and conduct presentations for technical, business and leadership audiences to promote department strategies and communicate progress.
• Support the Technology Delivery & Transformation group in planning initiatives across goals, KRs, KPIs, etc. as it relates to organizational goals.
• Assist with change‑management activities for the team and beyond.
• Champion the financials of assigned programs/projects, yearly budget, and ongoing financial planning.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and driving operational efficiency within the portfolio and department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Conform with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing technology projects or agile teams using a variety of supporting technologies and leveraging various work‑management tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to collaborate with different levels of hierarchy.
• Strong understanding of portfolio and program management, and agile team practices with strong supporting soft skills.
• Excellent project‑management skills, including the ability to create and manage project/program plans, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive consensus and manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to identify and understand technical dependencies between initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in technology project/program/portfolio leadership roles required.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or additional equivalent work or military experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• PMP certification preferred.
• Scrum Master Certification preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Generous benefits package available on day one, including 401(k) matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay, and nine company holidays. Competitive salary and bonus eligibility.

Work Life Balance

Flexible hybrid work environment, two times a week in office.

Sponsorship Notice

At this time we are unable to offer employment sponsorship for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, H‑1B, TN, L1, and OPT visa types.