Hybrid Senior Principal Architect – Originations

at GM Financial

• Job title: Senior Principal Architect – Originations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Irving, United States

About the role

• Senior Principal Architect managing modernization of loan origination platforms at GM Financial. Leading cross-functional initiatives and providing technical excellence for enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities

• As a technical leader and subject matter expert for assigned business unit, the Senior Principal will be a key influencer in the achievement of strategic alignment and provide a positive impact on business value.
• This leader will serve as the primary point of contact for IT Architecture in Canada, driving the modernization of our loan origination platforms and ensuring that solution designs align to enterprise architecture principles aligned to our North Star Architecture while enabling GM Financial’s long‑term strategy.
• The Senior Principal will work closely with leaders across GM Financial Canada, Originations, Operations, and Enterprise Architecture to identify high-impact initiatives that advance modernization goals.
• This person will bring deep expertise in loan origination, banking, and enterprise-scale solution architecture, serving as a trusted advisor and advocate for technical excellence.
• The person in this role is also expected to be an energetic, dynamic and innovative leader and influencer, acting as an avid promoter of process improvement to enhance productivity and performance of assigned business area.
• The Senior Principal is an established and recognized figure both internally and externally.
• This person will represent GM Financial in the broader community and serve as a de-facto ambassador for the organization.
• It will be important for the Senior Principal to maintain a strong network in the community and represent GM Financial well.
• This role represents GM Financial within the broader Canadian technical and business community and will maintain a strong external network.

Requirements

• Experience with leading cross-functional and/or global initiatives from start to finish
• Advanced knowledge of business acumen and a deep understanding of business implications of decisions
• In-depth understanding of company values, mission, vision and strategic direction
• Comprehensive knowledge of GM Financial’s business operations
• Recognized as an expert across the business unit
• Advanced relationship management skills and ability to influence others to achieve results by working across the business unit, being open to ideas and actively engaging and influencing others
• Proven skills in providing leadership through mentorship, influence, inspiration, collaboration and teamwork
• Exemplifies professional behavior in using logic, analysis and judgment when encountering challenges
• Strong ability to map long-term vision for the business unit and generate innovative ideas that create value
• Ability to maintain and grow strong working relationships and build trust with peers, cross-functional partners and related professional organizations
• Demonstrated ability to make smart decisions with a strong sense of urgency to accelerate continuous progression
• Extensive experience in loan origination platforms, including architecture of LOS systems, integrations with credit bureaus, fraud tools, decision engines, and workflow automation.
• Strong understanding of banking, lending, financial services, and ideally captive finance operating models.
• Experience architecting large-scale, multi-system enterprise solutions across multiple functional domains.
• Knowledge of Canadian financial regulatory considerations is a plus.
• Deep expertise in API‑driven architecture, event-driven patterns, cloud transformation, and integration strategy.
• 12+ years in related function(s) required
• 5-7 years of experience leading through mentorship in related field required
• 5-7 years of experience driving thought leadership and innovation across products required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree plus 2 additional years of relevant experience required
• Relevant certifications and/or licenses required

Benefits

• 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
• nine company holidays