SVP Global Chief IT Architecture

Responsibilities

• 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
• Advisory to 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

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
• 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

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