Sr. Principal Engineer-Salesforce

JOB DESCRIPTION

Why GMF Technology?

GM Financial is set to change the auto finance industry and is leading the path of embarking on tech modernization - we have a startup mindset, and preserve our small company culture, in a public company environment with financial stability and intense growth over a decade-plus history. We are data junkies and trust in data and insights to advance our business objectives.

We take our goal of zero emission, zero collision, zero congestion, and zero friction very seriously. We believe as an auto finance market leader we are in the driver's seat to lead us in the GM EV mission to change the world.

We are building global platforms, in LATAM, Europe, China, U.S. and Canada - and we are looking to grow our high-performing team. GMF is comprised of over 10,000 team members globally. Join our fintech culture within a Blue-Chip company where we are changing the way we use technology to support our customers, dealers and business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

About The Role:

At GM Financial, Senior Principal Engineers are both visionary leaders and hands on builders. Principal Engineers work on our hardest problems, help establish technical standards and drive the overall technical architecture, engineering practices, and engineering methodologies for products that delight our customers.

We are reimagining Employee customer experience in Dealer Originations and rebuilding the platform from grounds up on Salesforce. As a technical leader and subject matter expert, the Senior Principal will be a key influencer in rebuilding the platform. The Senior Principal will work with leaders in the business and technology to Shape up the overall platform and execution strategy. The person in this role is also expected to be an innovative leader and influencer, acting as an avid promoter of product and technology improvements to enhance productivity and performance of the product.

This person represents GM Financial in the broader community and serve as a de-facto ambassador for the organization. It is important for the Senior Principal engineer to follow the industry trends closely and adopt new technologies that provide business value.

• Contribute to the business unit's vision, goals and strategies, translating vision to solutions while balancing risk, investment needs and fit for purpose
• Promote open communication that welcomes information sharing, seeks input from others and values diverse viewpoints
• Nurture a strong internal network by working across the business unit to foster a culture of trust, inclusion, engagement and integrity
• Drive cross-team solutions, anticipating and addressing problems ahead of the need by acting as a key influencer across business units
• Assist in the career development of others, actively mentoring individuals and the community on advanced technical issues and helping managers guide the career growth of their team members
• Exert technical influence over multiple teams, increasing their productivity and effectiveness by sharing your deep knowledge and experience. You are a visionary leader, builder and an operator.
• Fully and completely understand system inter-dependencies and limitations.
• Demonstrate Strong judgement and ability to make data driven decisions
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Conform with all company policies and procedures

• Extensive knowledge on Salesforce and related integrations to support platforms with 3000 plus users
• Experience rolling out at least 5 implementations on salesforce
• Extensive knowledge of Salesforce integration patterns including but not limited to API's, events etc.
• Experience with leading cross-functional and/or global initiatives from start to finish
• Advanced knowledge of business acumen and a deep understanding of business implications of decisions
• In-depth understanding of company values, mission, vision and strategic direction
• Comprehensive knowledge of GM Financial's business operations
• Possess expert knowledge in performance, scalability, enterprise system architecture, and engineering best practices.
• Balance technical leadership and savvy with strong business judgment to make the right decisions about technology choices.
• Proven skills in providing leadership through mentorship, influence, inspiration, collaboration and teamwork
• Strong ability to map long-term vision for the business unit and generate innovative ideas that create value
• Ability to maintain and grow strong working relationships and build trust with peers, cross-functional partners.

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree plus 2 years of relevant experience required
• 12 years minimum experience in related functions
• 5-7 years experience leading through mentorship in a related field
• Relevant certifications or licenses preferred
• 5-7 years experience driving thought leadership and innovation across products