SVP Global Chief IT Architecture

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

Why GMF Technology?

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.

Job Description

This position will be posted until filled. Join us and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your development is prioritized, and you can truly make a global impact.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Technology & Platform Modernization
  • 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
• AI, Data & Innovation
  • 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
• Risk, Security & Compliance
  • Ensure secure-by-design architecture and embed cybersecurity controls
  • Drive regulatory compliance, resilience, and operational risk management
• People Leadership
  • 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

Qualifications

• Strong expertise across enterprise architecture, cloud, data, AI/ML platforms, cybersecurity, and integration architecture
• Advanced knowledge of architecture patterns (e.g., microservices, APIs) and design methodologies
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Work Experience And Education

• 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
• Normal office environment with some travel as needed

What We Offer

Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture

Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Compensation

Competitive pay and bonus eligibility.

Work Life Balance

Flexible hybrid work environment, 3-days a week in office.