Solution Architect - Originations Applications

Job Description

• The Originations Solution Architect is a Software Developer Lead position. It is responsible to lead multiple software development teams who work on various new software development and support initiatives for captive finance applications.
• This role operates at a Strategic level in collaboration with AHFC and HCFI’s business executives and IT senior leadership. The responsibility of the manager is to provide guidance and partnership with the Servicing Business area for Projects, Enhancements, and Support. 
• The role provides day-to-day operational support for Production releases, Production stability and performance of the Servicing systems that support the AHFC & HCFI business units.  In addition, the team Manager also is deeply involved with AHFC & HCFI Project initiatives. The key Business Area focal points are; Prism, zOasis, Ideal, Origenate LOS processing, eDW & ETL 
• The Solution Architect will assist their technical team with solutioning. The Solution Architect may work on cross-company initiatives and will find themselves assisting in other non-IT AHM-IT initiatives from time to time.  In addition, the Solution Architect will work with AHFC and HCFI Business Management, vendors & partners to identify opportunities for business innovation and technology improvements.  The Solution Architect will work together with the team to serve as role models for AHM IT teamwork. The Solution Architect will support business operations and initiatives to contribute to the bottom line.  The Solution Architect will assist with initial and final interviews of potential candidates to join the team and also provide assistance with any vendor/third-party agreements and negotiations. The Solution Architect will work as a Solutions Architect on multiple projects leading the technical workstream and partner with Architecture Review Board to obtain design approvals. The Solution Architect will assist with building vision, technology roadmaps, and other planning artifacts for the Captive Finance IT division. 

Key Accountabilities

• Assist captive finance software development teams providing AHFC and HCFI with solutions to support their business needs. Work together with Team Manager and Unit Manager to provide strategic input for the direction and vision of the unit, AHM IT, the Department and the Division.  
• Assist with building NA relationships and network to achieve trust and credibility, by discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.  Use persuasion and influence to achieve maximum results with North America IT goals.
• Assist with building and maintaining high performing IT teams by fostering associate development and long-term capability by teaching, coaching, and mentoring, integrated with consistent and effective individual performance Management.   Ensure Team is motivated, engaged, and inspired to achieve goals and objectives.  
• Achieve the project goals for the Captive Finance Applications (CFA) Department as approved annually: including schedule, budget, and quality commitments
• Improves project management within AHM IT, AHFC & HCFI and builds systems, processes, and policies to improve the efficiency of AHFC and HCFI.  This includes managing AMS vendors and identifying new areas where efficiencies and scale can be achieved. The Solution Architect oversees a wide variety of critical functions to ensure stable business operations.
• Design technical solutions and provide technical architecture oversight. Conduct code review. Leader for solution and business architecture. Provide direction and oversight of design, methodologies, tooling, partnerships, and support models. Perform modelling, gap analysis, and craft architecture artifacts, such as context diagrams, data flow diagrams, and business capability roadmaps. Work with Architecture Review Board to obtain project design approvals. Lead the technical workstream in critical AHFC/HCFI projects. Build vision, technology roadmaps, and other planning artifacts. 

Workstyle

Hybrid. 3 or more days per week in the office

Education

An undergraduate of graduate level degree in computer science / information systems / applied mathematics / statistics / electronics / electrical engineering or similar field of study or equivalent level of relevant work experience and academics

Other qualifying skills

•    5-7 Years IT (at least 5 in Financial Services)
•    5-7 Years of Servicing Applications with captive finance experience
•    5-7 Years of Supervision
•    5-7 Years of Project Management 
•    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
•    10-15 Years IT (at least 7 in Financial Services)
•    5-10 Years of Management
•    10 years of combined IT or PM related work from within IT or IT related sales function
•    10+ years of experience leading multiple software development teams (.Net, SQL, Salesforce, IBM MQ, ETL, App Connect Enterprise ACE, etc.) 
•    Experience in designing solutions and providing technical architecture oversight
•    Experience in designing solutions and providing technical architecture oversight
•    Experience as a leader for solution and business architecture, provide direction and oversight of design, methodologies, tooling, partnerships, and support models. 
•    Experience in performing modeling, gap analysis, and crafting architecture artifacts, such as context diagrams, data flow diagrams, business capability roadmaps.
•    Experience in working with Architecture Review Board.
•    Experience in leading the technical workstream for critical projects in captive finance area.
•    Experience in building 5-year visions and 3-year technology roadmaps and other planning artifacts. 
•    Experience in hands-on coding, code, and design review in .NET, Salesforce, SQL, ET, IBM MQ, and IBM ACE. 
•    8 years of experience in Sales or Captive Finance roles from IT or non-IT background
•    8+ years of Project Management experience with a successful track record as a leader of large-scale, complex projects
•    Project Management (PMP) certification or equivalent experience preferred.
•    Program Management (PgMP) certification or equivalent experience preferred.
•    Experience with executing projects using Agile processes.
•    Expert-level knowledge of project and change management and associated methodologies, techniques, processes, and approaches (e.g. Project and Portfolio Management Methodology – PPM)
•    Budget, cost, and profitability management skills
•    Knowledge of resource management tools
•    Credibility as a senior-level project leader
•    Ability to juggle multiple goals and deadlines in the context of the big picture.
•    Ability to mentor, coach, and effectively transfer expertise to others
•    Ability to build a strong network and relationships at executive levels with technology and solutions, customers, and vendor groups.

Benefits and Total Rewards

Total Rewards:

• Competitive base salary.
• Overtime 
• Annual Bonus
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• 401(K) Plan with company match + additional company service-based contribution

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities
• Career mobility 
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:
Well-being program
Community service and engagement programs
Product programs
Free drinks onsite