The VP of Data Architecture Governance leads Synchrony’s Data & Analytics Engineering team, overseeing enterprise data platform architecture governance and risk management. This strategic role involves collaborating with senior architects, engineering teams, and compliance functions to establish and enforce “controls-by-design” across AWS cloud services like Redshift, EMR, SageMaker, Ab Initio, Kafka, Hadoop, Oracle, Snowflake, and SAS. Daily responsibilities include managing data architecture governance processes, addressing risk and control issues, coordinating audits, and embedding controls into engineering workflows. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data platform governance within regulated environments, particularly financial services, with a focus on cloud modernization initiatives. Strong collaboration, communication, and strategic thinking skills are essential for this leadership role at the Grade 13 level.
Skills
AWS
Redshift
EMR
SageMaker
Ab Initio
Kafka
Hadoop
Oracle
Snowflake
SAS
CI/CD
SOX
DevOps
Data Architecture Governance
Risk Management
Issue Tracking Tools
Technical Writing
Cloud Modernization
What you'll do
Own the L3 data architecture governance process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Lead issue and risk management activities for data architecture, driving sustainable remediation.
Coordinate audits, regulatory requests, and certifications to ensure timely responses and compliance.
Author and curate executive-ready architecture governance content for clarity and auditability.
Define technical guardrails and ensure adherence to approved reference architectures in cloud environments.
Drive automation of architecture compliance by embedding controls into engineering workflows.
What we're looking for
At least 8 years of experience in data platform architecture governance and control frameworks.
Proven track record managing audit coordination and regulatory compliance for technology platforms.
Strong collaboration skills with architects, engineers, risk, and audit teams.
Experience leading issue management and root cause analysis for architectural risks.
Knowledge of cloud modernization initiatives and industry best practices in data architecture.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
Market check
Salary context
This
$155,000–$260,000
range sits above
75%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$125,760–$204,150
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$139,875–$207,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
12 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$135,000–$230,000
across 12 roles with salary data.
Remote (6400 Las Colinas Blvd Irving, US)21 days ago
$156,160–$234,240
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