Skills

Communication Leadership Problem-solving Training Risk Assessment Risk Analysis Machine Learning react Project Management

Job Specifications

Job Description

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.

Flexible hybrid work environment (onsite 2 days a week/3 days remote) at our Arlington (AOC1), TX office.

Please note: We are unable to provide any type of sponsorship for this position at this time.

Responsibilities

About The Role:

The Sr Disaster Recovery Administrator works with IT technical and business teams as well as vendors to assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of the GM Financial IT Disaster Recovery program. The program includes disaster recovery planning, IT risk assessment, disaster recovery exercises and other ongoing initiatives to enhance IT recoverability capabilities.

Develop and maintain a GM Financial IT Disaster Recovery Program
Consult on the development and maintenance of a Disaster Recovery plan and runbooks for stated scope business critical applications
Monitor the deployment and changes of applications and infrastructure for impacts to Disaster Recovery-related contingency planning
Serve as the Disaster Recovery Manager ensuring that the Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and the Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) are met in exercises
Guide and provide work direction to IT subject matter experts as their roles pertain to Disaster Recovery
Participate in vendor Disaster Recovery Exercises to ensure vendors can recover critical services provided to GMF
Provide ongoing review of Disaster Recovery scope services and support to align with budget planning
Assess technical risks and provide timely mitigation and remediation plans. Evaluate new technology and tools and build business cases for their use
Participate in cross-functional reviews and identify high risk areas pertaining to Disaster Recovery scope
Coordinate with Business Continuity teams to ensure business expectations are met

Qualifications

What Makes You A Dream Candidate?

Knowledge And Skills

Advanced knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity processes and tools needed
A broad understanding of information technology in order to assist in preparation of recovery procedures for all areas
Advanced knowledge and understanding of industry standard disaster recovery planning techniques and technologies as well as methods used in performing risk analysis and business impact analysis
Ability to skillfully react and adapt to a constantly changing business and IT work environment
Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership abilities working with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated success in project management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to interface with all levels within the business and IT organizations
Creative, innovative, problem-solving and maximizing potential to solve problems and improve methods

Experience And Education

5+ years of experience in an Information Technology discipline required
4-6 years of experience in disaster recovery/business continuity planning lifecycle methodology preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work or military experience preferred experience in disaster recovery/business continuity planning lifecycle methodology preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Professional certification(s) in the field of Information Technology or Disaster Recovery (for example CBCP, DRCS, CISSP) 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.

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, 2-days a week in office

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About the Company

GM Financial is the captive finance company and the wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The company is a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, Latin America and China. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail loan and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses. GM Financial employs more t... Know more