VP IT DevOps Automation Solutions

JOB DESCRIPTION

Why GM Financial Technology?

GM Financial is set to change the auto finance industry and is leading the path with embarking on tech modernization - we have a startup mindset, 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 seat to lead us in the GM EV mission to change the world. We are building global platforms, LATAM, Europe, China - our high performing talent needs a high performing leader. GMF is comprised of over 10,000 team members globally. Join our fin-tech culture within a Blue-Chip company where we are changing the way we use technology to support our customer and business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

About the Role:

We are seeking a Vice President IT DevOps Automation Solutions who is responsible for leading the development of a technology architecture for automation services to the IT department, including but not limited to the CI/CD pipeline, Developer Metrics, and Developer Portal. The scope of the services includes people, process and technology associated with said automation. It is expected that most IT automation capabilities will be initially delivered by the DevOps Engineering Teams, as the individual business solutions delivery teams gain expertise and the necessary skills to manage their own CI/CD pipeline some responsibility will be transitioned into business solutions delivery product teams. This person needs to be very experienced in technology with strong planning and coordination skills. This individual will be expected to think strategically and participate in long-term planning efforts to define and support the business vision. This individual must be able to translate complex ideas, technology and programs into language upper management can relate to and be a key influence on technical decisions that affect the business on a long-term basis.

In this role, you will:

• Effectively manage the GM Financial IT DevOps Automation Solutions organization and related practices, including ensuring an appropriate staffing model and ongoing training and development approach; collaborating with various IT departments and software delivery teams to define and implement an effective engagement model that spans the SDLC from solution definition to support
• Create, enhance, implement, and support DevOps, infrastructure and middleware build automation tools; collaborate with business solutions, software, cloud, and infrastructure delivery teams to ensure the effective and efficient usage of the various platforms and tools used to deliver automation capabilities.
• Define and maintain the GMF SDLC; seek ratification as appropriate from Enterprise Architecture and Stakeholder Teams; lead any training programs related to SDLC.
• Define GMF's AI driven SDLC and related GitHub Enterprise Cloud technology stack.
• Advocate and promote AI driven software delivery for all GMF software delivery efforts.
• Partner with the GM Financial Cyber Security team to ensure solutions meet GM Financial's Cyber Security policies and requirements.
• Stay abreast of new industry trends and provide subject matter expertise in Cloud Technologies, providing consultation to leadership.
• Understand, advocate, and support the enterprise's business and IT strategies.
• Define organizational requirements for the resources, structures, and cultural changes necessary to support the DevOps Automation functions and agreed to capabilities and associated service levels.
• Promote the DevOps Automation Solution team's capabilities, outcomes, and results to the organization, including the enterprise's IT and business leaders; this includes assessing (through appropriate metrics) and communicating the achievement and impact of the IT Automation function.
• Define KPIs and metrics for DevSecOps practice, demonstrating efficiency of the function.
• Define a consistent, effective engagement model so that the IT organization knows how to engage / leverage any of the supported platform teams / capabilities.
• As appropriate, based on enterprise and IT need, onboard additional technology platforms into the IT Automation Center for Enablement to enhance delivery and promote leverage.
• Enable an environment that supports and drives coaching, development and mentoring of employees to strengthen skill sets, fosters high performance and supports further career growth.
• Oversee and monitor the development and implementation of budget and drive efficiencies that result in OPEX improvements.
• Liaison with GM technology groups on shared strategy, execution, tools, software licenses, measurement, and adjustments
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
• exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Resolve most conflicts between timeline, budget and scope independently but intuitively escalate complex or consequential issues to management.
• Leading applicable transformation efforts
• Creating a culture of accountability and customer-centricity
• Establish appropriate departmental control practices and ensure compliance with standards and service levels Ensure adherence to Company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Focus on continuous process improvement and user satisfaction by increasing IT's value through innovation and emerging technologies.

• This role will report to the SVP DevOps and Integration Platform Services

• Azure, AWS, and other Cloud Technologies
• Ability to leverage cloud cost management to manage budgets and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Facilitating change within an organization, experience summarizing and presenting findings and challenges around technical processes and solutions to senior level executives
• Experience designing, integrating, and managing complex infrastructure solutions.
• Aligning team actions with organizational level objectives to drive business results
• Comprehensive knowledge of software, applications, infrastructure-as-code, and systems engineering
• Developing and sustaining internal/external customer relationships
• Support IT and business strategies and plans.
• Developing collaborative relationships to facilitate work goal completion
• Strong vendor management skills
• Ability to interpret complex technical documents and provide guidance to management.
• Strong program and project management experience including experiencing delivering projects using waterfall and/or agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills including the ability to review, interpret and present data in a concise and precise manner.
• Apply system design and architectural principles to meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Developing process models and optimizing through LEAN techniques
• Experience with integration of cloud computing with on premise solutions and experience automating governance and internal controls.

• Greater than 10 years of progressively responsible experience within Information Systems required
• 5-7 years of corporate management experience required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline or 10+ years of demonstrated relevant experience in the field required
• Master's Degree in Computer Science or MBA preferred