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 is designed to steer enterprise data platform architecture governance, risk, and controls oversight while providing decisive architecture leadership. 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 partner 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 they are effectively implemented and evidenced 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 collectively support Synchrony's enterprise-wide data, AI, and analytics needs.

Beyond technical oversight, you will lead critical 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 across the organization.

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 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 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.

Hiring Process & Application

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required for this position; we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future. 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.

Reasonable Accommodation: Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job, please contact our Career Support Line at 1-866-301-5627 (8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time). Representatives can assist with changes to the application process, alternate document formats, sign language interpreters, or specialized equipment.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you must be 18 years or older and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. As part of the onboarding process, you must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation, and submit fingerprints. Additionally, you must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.