Synchrony

VP, M&A, Integration

Synchrony

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Stamford • Connecticut • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $185,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Coordinate and manage enterprise-wide, cross-functional M&A integration projects to realize Synchrony’s strategic initiatives
  • Partner across Synchrony functions (i.e., Operations, Collections, Marketing, Risk, Finance, IT, etc.) to plan projects, secure resources, execute on plans and ultimately deliver on program objectives – working closely with the SVP, M&A and VP, M&A
  • Support M&A leadership in identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities
  • Work cross-functionally to ensure effective transition from strategy to execution and to evaluate and execute on M&A opportunities
  • Lead and/or manage other Business Strategy and Development projects as needed
  • Present to and communicate with senior leadership across a matrixed organization
  • Design and lead project/program governance including workstream/functional leaders, project/sub-project leaders, project teams, steering committees and project sponsors
  • Oversee and manage the creation and execution of project plans, risks/issues assessments, and effective project change control
  • Create dashboards, reporting and communications material to track progress, risks/issues, status, business decisions and integration closure
  • Keep project teams, sponsors, champions and steering committees apprised of status, informed of risks/issues and engaged in initiatives
  • Develop and manage rigorous project management and control plans, working closely with process owners, project teams, subject matter experts, project sponsors, champions and senior management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of experience in Financial Services OR in lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED and 8+ years of experience in Financial Services
  • 4+ years of Project Management experience in a cross-functional project/program from initiation through implementation, particularly managing large cross-functional projects
  • 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional project teams
  • 2+ years experience in Microsoft Project/Planview or other project management software tools
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Must be able to travel, as required (up to 20% of the time)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills: business writing, developing pitches, delivering presentations, and leading meetings
  • Excellent project management, organizational and prioritization skills.
Benefits
  • Eligibility Requirements: You must be 18 years or older
  • You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
  • Reasonable Accommodation Notice: Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
  • Full-time positions offer an inclusive culture where individual skills and experiences are valued.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Project ManagementM&A IntegrationCross-functional Project ManagementRisk AssessmentProject Change ControlDashboard CreationReportingBusiness StrategyProgram GovernanceProject Planning
Soft Skills
CommunicationLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPrioritizationBusiness WritingPresentation SkillsTeam ManagementStakeholder EngagementCollaborationProblem Solving