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Ally Financial Careers

General information

Career area
Insurance
Work Location(s)
1450 American Lane, IL, 500 Woodward Avenue, MI
Remote?
No
Ref #
19764
Posted Date
05-07-25
Working time
Full time

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?

Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

The Opportunity

This position will lead a team responsible for providing solutions and support to operations for F&I Insurance Business Systems. The team serves as the primary interface between business and technology partners; defining roadmaps, alignment to strategic initiatives, system requirements as dictated by the specific project, and supporting the portfolio planning process. They will actively work with business partners to identify opportunities to maximize technology investments, drive operational efficiencies and ensure overall squad alignment. Collaborates with support partners to provide business with training, communication and support for technologies managed. Manages team's work based on overall objectives and deliverables for department, system and operational partner. Sets goals for team, roadmaps, and prioritizes work and makes decisions based on guidance from senior manager, policies, procedures and business plan. Frequently interfaces with senior leaders in the business and technology regarding system performance, alignment to strategic objectives and project status. Develops direct reports skill set within technology supported and overall project management.

The Work Itself

  • Lead project portfolio and road-mapping activities for technologies managed; ensure projects are completed within schedule and communication routines are followed
  • Ensure work is aligned to strategic objectives
  • Lead team in collaboration with business partners in the development of requirements and documented as dictated by the specific project for technical solutions that enable the business to meet objectives.
  • Develop and coach team to on project management, Agile and technology related skills.
  • Proactively provide technology based solutions to operations in support of their business objectives.
  • Personally lead large scale or high profile projects.
  • Work collaboratively with technology partners to prioritize application defects - enhancements for release.
  • Provide recommendations regarding solutions/fixes and enhancements.
  • Participate in user groups, industry conferences, etc., to provide operations with current industry trends and new technology.
  • Effectively manage technology related operational risks; identify area of risk and develop systematic controls.
  • Lead the development and implementation of appropriate change controls to align with governance and prioritization routines.
  • Facilitate prioritization meetings and approvals with all stakeholders.
  • Manage administrative duties as required: Performance Management, Time Reporting, PTO, IDP/training plans, etc.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

The Skills You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 5+ years' experience in financial services or related industry required; including 3+ in a leadership role preferred.
  • Proven ability to deliver results in a highly complex matrix environment, including external vendors.
  • Subject matter expertise in business process and/or technology specific.
  • Business and/or IT experience preferred.
  • Project Management/Business Analyst Certification (or equivalent work experience) highly preferred.
  • Ability to manage remote resources (internal and external).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate with executive level stakeholders
  • Experienced in facilitating project teams.
  • Skilled with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
  • Able to travel overnight (25-50% +/-).
#LI-Hybrid 
#DFS

How We'll Have Your Back

Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

  • Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
  • Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
  • Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
  • Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
  • Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
  • Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.
  • To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf
 

Who We Are:

 

Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.

 

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

 

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at hrpolicy@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Base Pay Range: $90000 - $150000 USD
An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer. 
Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.
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