SVP, Cloud & Infrastructure Platforms

Synchrony

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Stamford, CTCharlotte, NCChicago, ILAtlanta, GANew York, NYCincinnati, OH
Salary
$200,000–$330,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $182k
This role $265k
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This role pays more than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $151,000–$213,200 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $265k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Synchrony

Synchrony is a premier consumer financial services company and one of the nation’s largest providers of private-label and co-branded credit cards, alongside promotional financing and FDIC-insured savings products.

Synchrony currently has 14 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $155,000–$260,000 across 8 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · SVP, Cloud & Infrastructure Platforms

The SVP, Cloud & Infrastructure Platforms leads the strategy, architecture, and operations for private and public cloud platforms. This executive role involves building and leading a high-performing technology engineering organization to modernize enterprise capabilities across networking, databases, virtual desktop infrastructure, and hybrid-cloud connectivity. The successful candidate will define roadmaps, establish engineering standards, and manage FinOps practices to ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective services. Key responsibilities include overseeing automation, infrastructure as code, and continuous delivery while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements from the Federal Reserve Board and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The role requires deep expertise in AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure. This position solves complex infrastructure challenges within the payment industry, focusing on platform reliability, disaster recovery, and application modernization.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute the enterprise strategy, architecture, and operating model for private and public cloud platforms.
  • Build and lead a high-performing technology engineering organization focused on innovation and operational rigor.
  • Lead cloud and infrastructure modernization initiatives to improve agility, scalability, security, and cost efficiency.
  • Establish and enforce engineering standards for automation, infrastructure as code, observability, and disaster recovery.
  • Manage governance, controls, and requirements traceability to meet regulatory, audit, and security policies.
  • Represent the organization in regulatory examinations and meetings with agencies like the Federal Reserve Board.
  • Establish FinOps practices while managing technology budgets, investment priorities, and strategic vendor relationships.
  • Develop communication strategies to align platform priorities with the Executive Leadership Team and cross-functional stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 10 years of Information Technology leadership experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
  • 10+ years of experience in information technology.
  • Proven track record as a strategic IT business partner leading large, mission-critical technology platforms and teams.
  • Strong technical knowledge of cloud, automation, observability, networking, database platforms, and technology operations.
  • Significant experience with major public cloud platforms including AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure.
  • Demonstrated experience presenting technology strategy and risk posture to regulatory agencies like the Federal Reserve Board.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

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