Principal – Direct Auto Product

General information

Career area Administration Work Location(s) 535 Anton, CA Remote? No Ref # 22738 Posted Date 07-21-26 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 role drives strategic customer solutions initiatives through data-driven analysis, cross-functional leadership, and strong project execution. The individual will play a key role in shaping the Ally Direct Auto Customer Solutions Strategy, building analytical business cases, influencing prioritization, and leading AI initiatives from ideation through implementation. The role requires close collaboration with executive leadership and matrixed partners across IT, Compliance, Legal, Vendor Management, and Operations to deliver solutions on time, within budget, and with high quality.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in consumer finance, data analysis, project management, and governance, along with the communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills needed to influence strategy and execute in a complex environment.

The Work Itself

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present proposals and vision to executive leadership.
• Deliver solution that accomplishes the business objectives with on-time delivery, budget adherence, and exceptional quality.
• Collaborate with senior management and executive leadership to solidify project objectives and scope.
• Experience working with (and ability to influence) matrix partners that impact change capability, such as IT, Compliance, Legal, Vendor Management and Operations.
• Candidate should possess outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills; should be a critical thinker with strong attention to details.
• Experience in automotive originations and contract process preferred
• Key contributor to roadmap for Ally Auto Customer Solutions Strategy and Analytics, and prioritize initiatives working with key stakeholders.
• Influence the roadmap and priorities of other partner groups by proactive engagement on topics related to customer solutions strategy.· Create project governance artifacts for reviews (tollgates/change requests) and ensure adherence to all Ally PMO guidelines - procedures and software development lifecycle methodology.
• Comply with Change Management, Release Management, IT Risk - Compliance processes and standards.

The Skills You Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations Research, Statistics, Economics or a similar discipline with quantitative focus, master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role focused on data/statistical analysis, ideally experienced in AI initiatives, business case development, and model governance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations Research, Statistics, Economics or a similar discipline with quantitative focus, master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role focused on data/statistical analysis, ideally experienced in AI initiatives, business case development, and model governance
• Significant experience (5+ years) and knowledge of consumer financing industry (e.g. auto, card, mortgage etc.)
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of data mining and classification techniques, minimum 4 years of experience using SAS/SQL or similar tools for data analysis and portfolio segmentation.
• 3+ years Project Management experience in an enterprise IT system environment, PMP preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously, solving complex problems in an ambiguous environment.
• Business acumen and understanding of business drivers and issues surrounding a project.
• Expert knowledge of software development life cycles and Project Management methodologies and tools, specifically MS Project and Clarity.
• Superior interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Problem solving and root cause identification skills.
• Financial forecasting and management acumen.
• Ability to negotiate and build consensus with various stakeholder groups.
• Resource planning and management acumen.
• Strong issue resolution and risk management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including with executive management.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• MS Office Suite with extensive Project, Excel, and PowerPoint Skills.

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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: $110000 - $180000 USDAn 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.