Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

The VP, Release Train Engineer will be responsible for coaching the agile teams within the Data & Analytics Technology team that are supporting Synchrony’s Public Cloud Migration strategic initiative.  This role is responsible for facilitating ART level processes and cadence, collaborating with ART team members, business owners, stakeholders, internal/external dependency teams, and vendors.  Additionally, this role will support continuous development and delivery based on the Product Vision, Roadmap, and PI commitments.   

This role will be part of the Data & Analytics Technology team delivering data needs for our customers, partners, and business processes. This team focuses on the creation and storage of information throughout its lifecycle, offering best in class analytic platforms to enable analyst & application consumption​.

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:

• Anchor and effectively apply the Agile Manifesto, SAFe core values, Lean-Agile mindset and SAFe principles to lead multiple high-performing, cross-functional agile scrum/Kanban teams as the RTE supporting Synchrony’s data platforms.

• Facilitate Agile Release Train Processes & Events that align with SYF’s Public Cloud Migration and utilize Scaled Agile Methodology

• Facilitate Pre PI-Planning reviews and the PI Planning Events with the Data Leadership team that align to the vision & roadmaps

• Effectively communicate, interact, and provide transparency to our stakeholders and leadership on PI commitments status, roadblocks & or scope changes through Synchrony’s Public Cloud Migration cadences and the Data Solution Train cadences

• Educate and coach lean agile practices & mindsets through process reviews, training, and SYF defined agile metrics

• Partner with cross-functional teams as required throughout agile lifecycle  

• Oversee staffing needs existing, new, future, and offboarding via multiple internal tools & platforms ensuring it aligns with the yearly budget

• Manage annual budget for agile teams, opening Purchase Orders for costs, approving monthly invoices, tracking actuals against forecast, and completing capitalization requirements as required.

• Manage dependencies, escalate & remediate risks and support prioritization of any scope changes that are introduced

• Partner and align with External Dependency team/s and Third Party vendors  to deliver PI Commitments are scope aligned, on target, and within budget

• Collaborate with the Office of Agile & Communities of Practice on processes, cadence, and tooling

• Drive continuous improvements and  optimize the flow of value for the ART through learnings from build/run reviews, Inspect and Adapt workshops, and retrospectives

• Perform other program management duties and/or special projects as assigned

 Qualifications/Requirements: 


• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 7 years of technology experience or in lieu of degree High School diploma/GED 9 years of technology experience

• Minimum of 5 years leading Agile teams in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) is required

• Experience in leading multiple Scrum Teams that involve Cross functional team members

• Must be CSM/SAFe Certified

• Experience in People/Vendor management

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience working with traditional data warehouses and big data platforms

• Experience managing offshore resources, organizing and motivate large cross-functional teams.

• Experience managing projects in large banking and financial services companies

• Strong business acumen and superior decision-making skills.

• Superior oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to manage expectations of the business, clients, team members, management and external groups.

• Strong cross-functional team player with the ability to work seamlessly across a matrix organization.

• Creativity, enthusiasm and energy with a strong customer "can do" attitude and result oriented.

• Hands on, self-motivated professional style with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple initiatives.

• Ability to understand technical requirements and effectively manage resources, vendors and test efforts.

• Desire to work in an open, collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Grade/Level: 12

The salary range for this position is 110,000.00 - 185,000.00 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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