
VP, Security Engineering Programs – Controls
Synchrony
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Stamford • California • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $155,000 - $260,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead modernization of the Information Security Engineering control landscape.
- Assess and create a vision for strengthening the GRC practices of Security Engineering.
- Advocate for and facilitate the integration of GRC into Security Engineering programs.
- Partner with Risk Managers and Governance personnel to ensure organizational alignment.
- Standardize evidence requirements, retention, and automation opportunities.
- Partner on control testing/assurance activities and prioritize security objectives.
- Provide executive-ready communications and influence decisions through data narratives.
- Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks and blockers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred; in lieu of a degree, minimum 6 years of relevant experience will be considered.
- 5+ years of program or project management experience in information security or IT engineering environments.
- Awareness and conceptual understanding of information security technologies such as data protection, encryption, or data protection.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional technology teams, including engineers, architects, and compliance professionals.
- PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar project management certification is a plus.
- Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required.
Benefits
- Flexibility to work from home
- In-person engagement activities (business or team meetings, training and culture events)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
information securityGRC practicescontrol testingdata protectionencryptionproject management
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationinfluencerisk management
Certifications
PMPPMI-ACP