Sr Project Manager

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-long 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 the 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, LATAM, Europe, China - 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 and business.

About the role:

• Serves as a project manager for high-priority projects, applying the enterprise GPPM (Global Project Portfolio Management) processes and procedures.
• Identifies and assembles the appropriate blend of resources to meet project needs and requirements.
• Fosters and champions an environment that promotes trust, self-development, continuous improvement, innovation and quality outcomes.
• Ensures a consistent level of quality, accuracy, compliance to GPPM standards, state and federal regulations, and internal controls.
• Leads the development of project requirements and scope; establishes appropriate metrics for measuring successful delivery of the projects.
• Engages with project teams, business partners and stakeholders frequently on the status of key initiatives with respect to scope, schedule, cost, and resources; presents RAID logs.
• Coaches and counsels members of cross-functional teams to accomplish project goals, meet deadlines, and resolve technical/operational issues.
• Administers the project change process when needed, formulating contingency plans to address schedule revisions, risks, costs, and scope.
• Supports reporting needs of the PMO.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends, practices, techniques and emerging technologies related to the project management discipline.
• Captures and distributes meeting minutes highlighting decisions, action items, issues, risks, and key discussion topics as needed.

• Proven experience and knowledge of the discipline of project management including common principles, methodologies and tools used by practitioners
• Proficient in process improvement and development practices
• Experience with business case preparation, cost benefit analysis and project execution
• Advanced knowledge and experience with PPM software tool; Planview experience preferred
• Experience using Agile/Scrum methodologies preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to tailor the message based on the audience
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work well with others and collaborate with other stakeholders in the organization
• Strong problem solving, multi-tasking and decision-making abilities
• Proven ability and experience navigating competing priorities
• Servant leadership skills and ability to learn new skills quickly
• Skilled at producing polished reports using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and/or PPM software
• Ability to plan, execute and improve work processes to ensure achievement of business objectives
• Proactively achieves goals and objectives and applies critical thinking skills in day-to-day problems and solutions
• Ability to demonstrate integrity while successfully managing work demands and pressure
• Continually pursues personal development

• Other: Project Management Certification (PMP, PgMP, Agile, etc)
• Agile/Scrum Certifications (CSM, PSM, PMI-ACP, etc.)Fast-paced office environment.
• Flexible schedule with possibility of working long hours.
• Limited travel may be required to support business needs.
• Must be able to deal with stressful office conditions while troubleshooting problems.
  Work Experience
• 4+ years' experience in project management role working on large and/or complex projects Req
  Education
• High School Diploma
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent related work experience Required
• Master's Degree Preferred