VP, Senior Cloud Data Architecture & Migration Leader

Synchrony

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On-site
Location
Stamford, CTOrlando, FLChicago, ILCincinnati, OHNew York, NYCharlotte, NCAtlanta, GA
Salary
$170,000–$290,000 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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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 11 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $155,000–$260,000 across 5 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · VP, Senior Cloud Data Architecture & Migration Leader

The VP, Senior Cloud Data Architecture & Migration Leader will lead the enterprise-scale cloud data migration strategy and execution for the modern data ecosystem. This leader will drive the modernization of legacy data platforms into secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud-native capabilities to support operational workloads, AI, and advanced analytics. Key responsibilities include defining the migration roadmap, governance approach, and execution framework while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to improve data accessibility and performance. The role requires expertise in cloud platforms like AWS and GCP, lakehouse and data mesh patterns, event-driven architecture, and API-enabled data sharing. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in cloud automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and AI-enabled productivity tools to solve complex technical challenges within a highly regulated financial services environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead the enterprise cloud data migration strategy, roadmap, and execution for legacy platform modernization.
  • Define the strategic vision and value roadmap for cloud data platforms and data products.
  • Provide architectural direction for lakehouse, data mesh, event-driven, and AI/analytics ecosystems.
  • Prioritize and sequence migration initiatives based on business value, technical dependencies, and risk.
  • Establish reusable migration frameworks, architecture principles, governance controls, and implementation standards.
  • Influence cross-functional stakeholders by translating complex technology decisions into clear business value.
  • Lead executive-level communications, status reporting, and decision-making forums to ensure transparency.
  • Mentor architects and engineering teams on cloud-native data design and migration best practices.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Data Management, Business, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in IT, data architecture, cloud architecture, or technology transformation.
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in data architecture or technology transformation in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
  • 5+ years of experience leading data platform modernization, cloud migration, or large-scale technology transformation initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving cloud-native data platforms, lakehouse architectures, and data governance.
  • Proven experience defining enterprise roadmaps, migration strategies, and measurable business outcomes.
  • Experience leading senior stakeholder engagement and executive communications across business, technology, and security teams.
  • Agile experience using JIRA to lead globally distributed teams and deep knowledge of SAFe Agile.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
  • Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
  • Prior work experience in a credit card, banking, financial services, or fintech company (preferred).
  • Deep knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP (preferred).
  • Proficiency with cloud automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and AI-enabled tools (preferred).

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