Why GM Financial Technology?
Innovation isn’t just a talking point at GM Financial, it’s how we operate. From generative AI and cloud-native technologies to peer-led learning and hackathons, our tech teams are building real solutions that make a difference. We’re committed to AI-powered transformation, using advanced machine learning and automation to help us reimagine customer interactions and modernize operations, positioning GM Financial as a leader in digital innovation within a dynamic industry.
Join us and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your development is prioritized, and you can truly make a global impact.
This position will be posted until filled.
About the role:
The AVP Cloud Data Analytics Architecture will lead the cloud data architecture team and scale the Data & Analytics organization globally. As an experienced cloud data architect, this role will partner with business stakeholders to capture data, analytics, AI/ML, and GenAI requirements; design, develop, and deploy Enterprise Cloud Data and AI solutions; and integrate data from disparate sources across cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments, deploy compliant infrastructure and support cloud resources (SRE).
They will bring hands-on expertise in Azure (Data & AI), Databricks (Delta Lake, MLflow, Model Registry, Feature Store), APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures. The AVP will ensure the cloud, data, machine learning, and AI platforms are scalable, secure, cost-optimized (FinOps), and compliant to meet future growth and business domain requirements. With a passion for building agile teams, this leader will drive planning and execution while collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical outcomes. The AVP will build strong partnerships with cloud data architects, cloud platform teams, engineering teams, and vendors to scale global data and AI architecture and capabilities across the enterprise.
This position reports to the VP, IT Delivery and Deployment
Experience:
- 7–10 years building enterprise-scale cloud data architecture and applications to support ML/AI and analytics (required).
- 7–10 years in cloud application development solutions (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS, Serverless, Data Orchestration, API Management) (required).
- 7–10 years with scalable architectures using Azure App Service, API Management, serverless, container orchestration, microservice frameworks (required).
- 7–10 years with DevOps and CI/CD toolchains (Azure DevOps, GitHub) (required).
- 3+ years delivering production ML/AI solutions (preferred), including Databricks ML and Azure Machine Learning.
- Leadership: 7–10 years management or leadership experience (required).
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience (required). Master’s Degree in a related field (preferred).
- Preferred Certifications (nice-to-have): Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure AI Engineer Associate Databricks: Certified Data Engineer Professional / Machine Learning Professional
Working effectively within an AI enabled environment:
- Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
- Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
- Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
- Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation
Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection
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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.
Our 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. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility.
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 3-days a week in Las Colinas, TX office.
This position is not open to agency submissions
