Technical Principal

Responsibilities

• Influence projects and initiatives through technical expertise
• Be a trusted and valued partner of department and business leaders by providing subject matter expertise, guidance and support
• Drive technical thought-leadership, acting as a change agent and advocate for new methodologies that enable higher levels of business agility and operational excellence
• Understand, communicate and commit to the team's vision, goals and strategies, translating vision to solutions while balancing risk, investment needs and fit for purpose
• Foster open communication that welcomes information sharing, seeks input from others and values diverse viewpoints
• Maintain a strong internal network by working across the business segment to foster a culture of trust, inclusion, engagement and integrity
• Help to drive cross-team solutions, anticipating and addressing problems ahead of the need by acting as a key influencer in assigned oversight areas

Qualifications

• Experience with leading initiatives from start to finish
• Strong knowledge of business acumen and a deep understanding of business implications of decisions
• Adequate understanding of company values, mission, vision and strategic direction
• Thorough knowledge of GM Financial’s business operations
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in area(s) of specialty
• Demonstrates relationship management skills and ability to influence others to achieve results by working across the business segment, being open to ideas and actively engaging others
• Ability to provide leadership through mentorship, influence, inspiration, collaboration and teamwork
• Demonstrates professional behavior in using logic, analysis and judgment when encountering challenges
• Ability to innovate and adopt new approaches, technologies and solutions
• Establish strong working relationships and build trust with peers, cross-functional partners and related professional organizations