VP, Technology Leader - HR, Compliance, Legal, & Internal Audit

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

Partner with key leaders in HR, Compliance, Legal, and Internal Audit organizations to develop a technology vision for their areas. Work with cross-functional teams (including Engineering and Information Security) to execute those visions.

Our Way of Working

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategy to drive technology programs for the Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and Internal Audit organizations

• Engages and collaborates with business teams, Technology leads and other stakeholders to deliver solutions

• People management for the team: Regularly communicates with team about the day-to-day activities; coaches on different business tasks; offers feedback for teams and individuals; leads by example; solicits feedback from employees; compensation planning and performance management

• Drives all phases of agile development cycle providing vision, leadership, and strategy to deliver technology solutions/systems and operating rhythm that will meet Synchrony and regulatory expectations

• Ensures compliance with the Agile management methodologies and the Agile Management Office processes and standards

• Financial planning and ownership of operating and program budgets.

• Manage 3rd party teams required to support key initiatives

• Strong analytical and technical skill set used to drive requirements, testing and production validation

• Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance of application release management, outage management and change processes and standards.

• Champions agile methodologies

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of Technology experience or equivalent leadership program experience or in lieu of degree High School Diploma/GED and 12+ years of IT experience, experience in developing and implementing information systems and project management experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in developing and implementing information systems

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management and/or scrum master with strong understanding of Agile

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated experience with time management, project prioritization and delivering on time and successfully completed project deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously

• Proven relationship building and active listening skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives and projects in a matrixed environment.

• Strategic thinking with ability to develop and implement actionable plans to drive business results.

• Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions in a fast-changing environment.

• Critical thinking and creativity

• Ability to dig into the details when needed to solve problems

Grade/Level: 14

The salary range for this position is 150,000.00 - 250,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles.  Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles.  Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post.  All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627.   Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

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