VP – Data Architecture Governance

About the Role

The VP – Data Architecture Governance is a strategic leadership position within Synchrony's Data & Analytics Engineering organization. This role serves as the guardian of the enterprise data landscape, responsible for defining and overseeing architecture governance, risk controls, and decision-making frameworks. The position exists to ensure enterprise-wide alignment of data standards and reference patterns, enabling Synchrony to navigate its evolving data environment while meeting long-term business objectives.

In this capacity, you will partner with senior architects, engineering teams, Internal Audit, and risk functions to design "controls-by-design" architecture guardrails. These guardrails are implemented and evidenced through engineering workflows across a diverse technology stack including AWS cloud services, Ab Initio, Kafka, Hadoop, Oracle, Snowflake, and SAS. Your leadership will drive the integration of these controls to support Synchrony's enterprise-wide data, AI, and analytics needs, ultimately enabling informed decision-making and sustainable business growth.

Our Way of Working

At Synchrony, we are proud to offer choice and flexibility. Our work model 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.

Joining Synchrony

When you join us, 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 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 are proud to maintain an award-winning culture for all.

Application & Accommodation

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required for this position; we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job due to a disability, please contact our Career Support Line at 1-866-301-5627 (8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time). Representatives are available to discuss your specific situation regarding changes to the application process, alternate document formats, sign language interpreters, or specialized equipment.