VP, Privileged Secret Server Product Owner
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onNYU Paulson Center, 181, Mercer Street, University Village, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10012, United States
About the Team
At Synchrony, we are building a future where everyone can belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. Our culture is inclusive, valuing individual skills, experience, and voice. More than 50% of our workforce engages in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), creating a safe space where community and passion intersect to foster learning and growth.
About the Role
The PAM Product Owner leads the strategic evolution of our enterprise Privileged Access Management program. This role is critical for reducing the privileged attack surface and driving risk-based remediation of high-risk accounts. You will own the product roadmap for the Delinea suite, ensuring secure credential lifecycle management and privileged session recording while integrating seamlessly with our broader ITSM and security ecosystems.
In this position, you will bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy. You will champion Zero Trust principles, enabling Just-in-Time (JIT) access and strengthening our audit readiness. Beyond managing the technology, you will lead Privileged Access Analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational maturity. Your work will directly influence how we secure our infrastructure, databases, and cloud environments against evolving threats.
Our Way of Working
We offer flexibility to support your work-life balance. You have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub for in-person engagement activities, such as regular business or team meetings, training, and culture events.
Hiring Process & Application
To join our team, you must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. We do not sponsor individuals for employment visas for this opening. The onboarding process includes a drug test, background investigation, and submission of fingerprints to satisfy Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this job or to perform your duties, please contact our Career Support Line at 1-866-301-5627 (8am – 5pm CST, Monday to Friday). We are committed to providing accommodations such as alternate document formats, sign language interpreters, or specialized equipment.
Equal Opportunity
Synchrony is an equal opportunity employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to maintain an award-winning culture for all.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
NYU Paulson Center, 181, Mercer Street, University Village, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10012, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOwn and communicate the multi-year product strategy and roadmap for the enterprise PAM program
- check_circleLead and manage Privileged Access Analysts to support PAM program initiatives and delivery execution
- check_circleDrive adoption of PAM best practices including secure vaulting, credential rotation, and least privilege
- check_circleImplement and expand privileged access lifecycle controls across diverse environments
- check_circleEnable Zero Trust-aligned privileged access patterns including Just-in-Time (JIT) access and approval-based elevation
- check_circleOversee implementation of PAM capabilities including advanced monitoring, session recording, and analytics
- check_circleDefine and enforce risk-tiered control policies and governance workflows to improve compliance posture
- check_circleLead integration of PAM with ITSM and security tooling to automate incident and change workflows
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related discipline OR 10 years relevant experience
- verified8+ years cybersecurity experience with IAM/PAM depth
- verified18 years or older
- verifiedHigh school diploma or equivalent
- verifiedLegal authorization to work in the U.S.
- verifiedWillingness to take a drug test
- verifiedWillingness to submit to a background investigation
- verifiedWillingness to submit fingerprints
Nice to Have
Experience implementing and operating Delinea PAM solutions, including Secret Server and complementary capabilities; Advanced expertise in PAM best practices, risk-based security controls, credential lifecycle management, privileged session monitoring/recording, privileged identity governance, and audit-ready control evidence; Experience designing/implementing Zero Trust and JIT privileged access models, including approval workflows, time-bound elevation, and policy-based enforcement; Knowledge of automated discovery tooling, behavioral analytics, privileged anomaly detection, and common compliance/audit frameworks; Experience designing and implementing dual-control policies/workflows tied to incident and change processes; Strong communication skills for reporting program metrics and influencing senior stakeholders.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleFlexible work options with remote work near Hubs or office access
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Delinea, Secret Server, Pam, Zero Trust, Jit, Iam, Sso, Mfa, Ciam, Rbac.
Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred.
Frequently asked questions about VP, Privileged Secret Server Product Owner at Synchrony
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Day-to-day, the VP, Privileged Secret Server Product Owner at Synchrony will own and communicate the multi-year product strategy and roadmap for the enterprise pam program; lead and manage privileged access analysts to support pam program initiatives and delivery execution; drive adoption of pam best practices including secure vaulting, credential rotation, and least privilege; and implement and expand privileged access lifecycle controls across diverse environments.
What are the requirements for this VP, Privileged Secret Server Product Owner role?expand_more
To qualify for the VP, Privileged Secret Server Product Owner at Synchrony position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related discipline OR 10 years relevant experience; 8+ years cybersecurity experience with IAM/PAM depth; 18 years or older; High school diploma or equivalent; Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; and Willingness to take a drug test.
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VP, Privileged Secret Server Product Owner at Synchrony is based in NYU Paulson Center, 181, Mercer Street, University Village, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10012, United States. This is a hybrid role.
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Synchrony has listed this VP, Privileged Secret Server Product Owner role as hybrid.
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VP, Privileged Secret Server Product Owner at Synchrony typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience at the executive level.
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Key skills for VP, Privileged Secret Server Product Owner at Synchrony include Delinea; Secret Server; Pam; Zero Trust; Jit; Iam; Sso; and Mfa.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred.
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