Why GMF 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.
Location: Arlington, TX
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days onsite, 3 days remote per week
Sponsorship Notice: At this time, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, H-1B, TN, L1, and OPT visa types.
What makes you a dream candidate?
- Act proactively to consistently deliver on commitments with little supervision
- Analyze and communicate customer requirements to provide innovative solutions and recommend system, product and process enhancements
- Identify, evaluate, and introduce new approaches/technology to use in product development
- Explore alternative ways to view and solve problems to achieve results beyond what is required
- Leverage innovation tools, creative processes, and diverse cross-functional experts to generate ideas
- Focus on constantly improving processes, products, and services and exploring innovative ways to do the job
- Take advantage of opportunities to try unique ways of doing things and tests promising ideas to find new solutions
- Ask provocative questions to understand current practices and the customer's experience before moving to problem solving
- Seek to understand and experience the full array of stakeholders' (e.g., internal partners, suppliers, customers) behavior, needs, concerns, and desires to unlock new opportunities for innovation
- Communicate potential benefits of new ideas to stakeholders
- Influence others by creating a participative, empowered environment to gain acceptance of ideas or plans using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods
- Take immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation
- Work collaboratively with the Program/Product Managers to advise on the creation and partners to communicate product roadmap initiatives to the teams that result in great experiences for our customers
- Create novel solutions with measurable value for existing and potential customers (internal or external)
- Partner with vendors and internal departments to ensure tasks are defined and documented with timely deliverables and within SLA
- Communicate with all levels of leadership, internal business partners and external vendors regarding project status and production performance
- Ensure clear communication and coordination across business to manage the scope of each product launch for on-time delivery of key features
- Work with the Agile team to craft high quality customer-centric user stories that exceed customer expectations
- Responsible for leading the prioritization of the product backlog in partnership with product management
- Measure product performance using key information, processes and systems to ensure accountability for achieving business results
Have Other Skills? We Use These Too
- Working knowledge of risk management, loss control management and coordinating vendor relationships
- Thorough understanding of Vision/Roadmap creation, Portfolio/Program/Team Backlog creation, refinement and prioritization
- Proficient understanding of XML/JSON based APIs, Cloud Technologies, Service Virtualization, Test Data Management, and Data Driven Decision making
- Working knowledge of the Agile/SAFe Lean enterprise concepts and best practices and how they are applied in the workplace
- Experience working within a matrix organization, collaborating with business stakeholders, user experience teams, project managers, product managers, developers and others
- Ability to effectively define Product roadmaps and identify requirements
- Able to demonstrate Servant leader management principles and practices
- Ability to deliver best in class product experiences utilizing Design Thinking and Lean methodologies
- Advanced interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), cross-collaboration skills, including the ability to interact with team members at all levels
- Advanced problem solver who can clearly identify, analyze, and resolve issues as they arise
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficient persuasive and negotiation skills
Proficient presentation skills
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Work Experience & Education
- 4-6 years experience as a Product Owner/Manager on an Agile Scrum team required
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree or additional equivalent work or military experience preferred
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Licenses and Certifications
- Agile Certification (PSPO or CSP-PO or POPM/APM) required
Advanced Agile Certification preferred
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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 salary and bonus eligibility.
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment at least 2 days per week in office.
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