Senior VP, Global IT Architecture & AI Strategy

GM Financial; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Financial seeks a senior enterprise architecture leader to guide technology strategy across cloud, data, AI/ML platforms, and cybersecurity. You will shape the architecture roadmap, drive modernization, and partner with executive leadership to align technology with business goals.

In a hybrid work environment, you will mentor global teams, set governance standards, and champion scalable, secure solutions while delivering measurable business impact.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the enterprise technology architecture vision and roadmap
• Provide 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

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud architecture

Data/AI platforms

Cybersecurity

Integration architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

GM Financial seeks a senior enterprise architecture leader to guide technology strategy across cloud, data, AI/ML platforms, and cybersecurity. You will shape the architecture roadmap, drive modernization, and partner with executive leadership to align technology with business goals.

In a hybrid work environment, you will mentor global teams, set governance standards, and champion scalable, secure solutions while delivering measurable business impact.