SVP Global Chief IT Architecture

General Motors Financial Company, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Financial Company, Inc. is seeking a Senior Vice President, Global Chief IT Architecture to lead enterprise technology architecture in Arlington, Texas. This influential role focuses on driving AI-enabled innovation and modern architecture strategies across global markets.

The successful candidate will align technology initiatives with corporate objectives, establish standards, and enhance application governance to support growth and resilience within the organization.

Join GM Financial to make a global impact via technological transformation!

Qualifications

• Robust understanding of enterprise technology architecture and its strategic importance.
• Experience leading technology initiatives and modernization processes.
• Proven ability to advise and collaborate with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead enterprise technology architecture vision and roadmap.
• Align architecture strategy with business priorities and corporate objectives.
• Establish architectural governance, standards, and compliance.
• Drive cloud-native, API-first, and event-driven architecture strategies.

Skills

AI-driven innovation

Enterprise architecture

Leadership

Cloud technologies

Data governance

Job description

Innovation isn’t just a talking point at GM Financial, it’s how we operate. From generative AI and cloud-native technologies to peer-led learning and hackathons, our tech teams are building real solutions that make a difference. We’re committed to AI-powered transformation, using advanced machine learning and automation to help us reimagine customer interactions and modernize operations, positioning GM Financial as a leader in digital innovation within a dynamic industry.

Join us and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your development is prioritized, and you can truly make a global impact.

This position will be posted until filled.

Responsibilities

About the Role:

At GM Financial, technology is a strategic differentiator. As we accelerate our transformation into an AI-enabled, data-driven global financial services organization, we are seeking a visionary Senior Vice President, Global Chief IT Architecture to define and lead the enterprise technology architecture that will power the next generation of automotive financing, digital experiences, intelligent operations, and innovation.

This is one of the most influential technology leadership roles in the company, partnering directly with executive leadership, business leaders, product teams, cybersecurity, engineering, data, and operations organizations to create a modern architecture strategy that enables growth, resilience, security, scalability, and AI-driven innovation across global markets.

The SVP Global Chief IT Architecture is responsible for leading enterprise architecture functions across application, solution, data, and cloud domains, while guiding innovation, defining standards, and ensuring architectural governance across all technology initiatives.

• Enterprise Strategy & Leadership
  • 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
• Architecture Governance & Standards
  • 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