VP – Data Architecture Governance

Synchrony

VP of Data Architecture Governance at Synchrony responsible for enterprise data platform architecture governance and oversight. Leading governance activities and collaborating with engineering teams.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeStamford • Connecticut, Illinois, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $155,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the L3 data architecture governance process
Collaborate with enterprise and domain architects
Lead issue and risk management activities for data architecture
Drive coordination of audits, regulatory requests, and certifications
Partner with compliance, risk, business stakeholders and engineering teams
Maintain risk and control documentation
Communicate progress and risk exposure regularly to senior leadership
Chair/lead architecture design reviews for critical data engineering initiatives
Define technical guardrails and ensure adherence to approved reference architectures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
Minimum 10+ years’ experience in information technology
8+ years of progressive experience in governance role supporting engineering org or senior data architecture roles
Proven experience owning data platform architecture governance and control frameworks
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with architects, engineers, risk, and audit teams
Experience managing audit coordination and regulatory compliance activities for technology platforms
Knowledge of industry best practices in data architecture and governance
Familiarity with risk management and issue tracking tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Opportunity to work from home or in office
Annual bonus based on individual and company performance
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and passion

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Hard Skills & Tools

data architecturegovernance frameworksrisk managementaudit coordinationregulatory compliancedata platform architecturetechnical guardrailsreference architectures

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationleadership