VP, Cloud Agile Lead

Role Summary/Purpose

The VP, Engineering Cloud Agile Lead will be responsible for coordination of multiple agile Scrum/Kanban Teams and Testing resources executing on Cloud migration initiatives in Engineering. This role is responsible for collaborating with, the release train engineer, scrum masters, product owners, product managers and business leaders in leading cross-team cloud migration initiatives within the roadmap for the Engineering Cloud Migration journey.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Agile Scrum Teams through critical dependency commitments and Program Risk mitigation/closure
• Strong communication, analytical, tactical 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.
• Assist in managing the Program Increment (PI) planning process including the management of Agile ceremonies, support ART backlog refinement/prioritization and coordinate planning with other ARTs
• Program Increment (PI) planning in person; Planning and Coordinating events with internal employees and contractors
• 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; and performance management
• Lead end-to-end cloud migration projects, including assessment, planning, migration, and post-migration support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Infrastructure, Security, Application Owners, and Compliance to ensure smooth migration processes
• Design and implement Data Center Extension strategies to enable hybrid cloud environments and optimize infrastructure utilization.
• Ensure adherence to financial sector regulatory requirements, security policies, and compliance standards during migration activities.
• Develop migration documentation, best practices, and runbooks to streamline future cloud migration initiatives.
• Monitor and resolve issues related to cloud migration and Data Center Extension to maintain uptime and performance.
• Provide technical guidance and training to teams on cloud platforms and migration tools.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud technologies and tools appropriate for the financial services environment.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualification/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of Technology experience or equivalent leadership program experience or in lieu of degree, High School/GED and 15 years of IT experience
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Proven experience in Data Center Extension and hybrid cloud architecture design
• Experience and knowledge working in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
• Jira and Jira Align experience; Epic conditioning, capacity planning, sprint progress, program and team dependency and risk tracking and program status reporting
• Ability to understand technical requirements of projects and effectively manage resources, vendors and test efforts
• Proven track record of leading and executing on critical business initiatives on-time and within budget
  
  

Desired Skills/Knowledge

• SAFe Certified Scrum Master/Release Train Engineer
• Creativity, enthusiasm and energy with a strong customer "can do" attitude and result oriented.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Prior work experience in the financial services industry, with a clear understanding of related regulatory and security requirements.
• Experience with performance tuning and cost optimization in cloud environments.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and work effectively across business boundaries
• Excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect are highly desirable.
  
  

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 an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.

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. We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all.

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• 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.
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Job Family Group

Information Technology