VP – Data Architecture Governance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onNYU Paulson Center, 181, Mercer Street, University Village, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10012, United States
About the Role
The VP – Data Architecture Governance is a strategic leadership position within Synchrony's Data & Analytics Engineering organization. This role is dedicated to overseeing enterprise data platform architecture, managing risk and controls, and providing leadership on architectural decisions. The primary mission is to ensure enterprise-wide alignment of data architecture standards, reference patterns, and control requirements, supporting Synchrony's evolving data landscape and long-term business objectives.
In this capacity, you will collaborate extensively with senior architects, engineering teams, Internal Audit, and risk and compliance functions. Your focus will be on designing "controls-by-design" architecture guardrails and ensuring their implementation through engineering workflows. These workflows span a diverse technology stack including AWS cloud services (Redshift, EMR, SageMaker), Ab Initio, Kafka, Hadoop, Oracle, Snowflake, and SAS, all of which support Synchrony's enterprise-wide data, AI, and analytics needs.
Beyond technical oversight, you will lead governance activities such as issue management, risk and controls assessment, and audit or regulatory coordination (e.g., SOX). A key component of the role involves mentoring teams and fostering a culture of architectural excellence.
Our Way of Working
At Synchrony, we are proud to offer choice and flexibility. Our way of working allows you 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 your nearest office for in-person engagement activities, such as business or team meetings, training, and culture events.
Our Commitment to Culture
When you join Synchrony, you become part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard but valued. Together, we are building a future where everyone can 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.
We are proud to have an award-winning culture for all. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Application & Accommodation
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required for this position; we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Aws, Redshift, Emr, Sagemaker, Ab Initio, Kafka, Hadoop, Oracle, Snowflake, Sas.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field (or High School/GED with 15+ years experience); High School Diploma or GED (acceptable alternative with 15+ years experience).
Frequently asked questions about VP – Data Architecture Governance at Synchrony
What does a VP – Data Architecture Governance at Synchrony do?expand_more
In this VP – Data Architecture Governance at Synchrony role, you will own the l3 data architecture governance process and maintain standards aligned with strategic objectives; lead issue and risk management activities including root-cause analysis and sustainable remediation of control gaps; drive coordination of audits, regulatory requests, and certifications such as sox to ensure timely responses; and chair architecture design reviews for critical data engineering initiatives and approve reference patterns.
What are the requirements for this VP – Data Architecture Governance role?expand_more
To qualify for the VP – Data Architecture Governance at Synchrony position, applicants should have: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field and 10+ years IT experience OR High School/GED and 15+ years IT experience; Minimum 8 years progressive experience in governance or senior data architecture roles within regulated environments; Ability and flexibility to travel for business; Must be 18 years or older; Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; and Must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints.