VP, Software Engineering

Synchrony

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Work type
On-site
Location
MechanicsburgCharlotte, NCStamford, CTChicago, ILAlpharetta, GA
Salary
$155,000–$260,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Similar $188k
This role $208k
$126k most similar roles pay here $274k

This role pays more than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $161,250–$214,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $208k versus about $188k 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.

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TL;DR · VP, Software Engineering

The VP, Software Engineering serves as a team orchestrator within the Software Engineering department, leading the planning and execution of critical technical deliverables. This leader manages small teams of software engineers by overseeing daily activities, facilitating sprint planning, and managing project assignments based on individual strengths and career goals. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional product, design, and QA teams while acting as a communication bridge between engineering staff and senior management. Key responsibilities include estimating timelines, removing blockers, monitoring performance, and maintaining technical documentation. Candidates must possess a degree in computer science or equivalent experience, along with expertise in story pointing and strategic technology modernization. The role addresses the challenge of accelerating the technology roadmap for consumer financing solutions while ensuring high productivity and team growth within the engineering organization.

What you'll do

  • Oversee day-to-day activities for small teams of software engineers to ensure projects progress as planned.
  • Estimate project timelines, resources, and milestones in collaboration with senior managers and product owners.
  • Assign tasks to team members based on their specific strengths, experience, and career development goals.
  • Monitor development task progress, remove blockers, and ensure the team meets scheduled deadlines.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and QA to align engineering efforts with project goals.
  • Serve as a communication bridge between the engineering team and senior management regarding status updates and feedback.
  • Manage team workloads to balance productivity while preventing employee burnout.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to identify areas for improvement.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent field experience.
  • 7+ years of increasing leadership in the Software/Technology space, ideally as a Director/VP of Engineering.
  • Proven success driving strategic technology development and modernization to meet business needs.
  • Strong experience coordinating and facilitating sprint planning and story pointing processes.
  • Ability to develop project plans and manage team capacity and productivity.
  • Strong coaching, mentoring, and communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  • Willingness to undergo a drug test, background investigation, and fingerprinting.

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