AVP, Portfolio Credit
Synchrony
PythonSQL
VP, Release Train Engineer
Synchrony
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Stamford • California, Connecticut, Kansas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $110,000 - $185,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
Microservices
About the role
- Lead and coach the API Shared Services Agile Release Train (ART)
- Coordinate Agile teams to deliver APIs and microservices into production
- Collaborate with scrum masters, product owners, program managers and business leaders to set the agile roadmap
- Lead, manage and direct cross-functional IT and Business resources throughout the agile lifecycle
- Facilitate PI planning events and continuously align a large development program
- Provide hands-on management of scrum masters and project coordinators
- Track execution of features and capabilities, manage risks, dependencies and budget
- Identify process gaps and drive process enhancements while coaching teams in lean/Agile practices
- Plan and communicate program status, milestones, issue resolution and escalations to stakeholders
- Interact with business users to gather/validate requirements/epics and develop detailed roadmaps
- Create overall Agile program plan that tracks critical program milestones/releases
- Develop effective communication strategy across projects and constituencies
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of Technology experience or equivalent leadership program experience or in lieu of degree
- High School Diploma/GED and 10+ years of IT experience, experience in developing and implementing information systems and project management experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in developing and implementing information systems
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management and/or scrum master with strong understanding of Agile
- Experience and knowledge working in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
- Proven track record of leading and executing on critical business initiatives on-time and within budget
- Experience managing multiple scrum teams in parallel
- Experience managing projects in large banking and financial services companies
- Strong business acumen and superior decision-making skills
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Strong cross-functional team player with ability to work across a matrix organization
- Hands on, self-motivated with ability to prioritize multiple initiatives
- Ability to understand technical requirements and manage resources, vendors and test efforts
- Desire to work in an open, collaborative and fast-paced environment
- You must be 18 years or older
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; will not sponsor employment visas
- Willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of onboarding
- Ability to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
Benefits
- Choice and flexibility to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices
- Eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance
- Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle
- Inclusive culture and award-winning culture
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) with more than 50% workforce engagement
- Tools and technology to grow your career
- Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities
- Career Support Line for application and accommodation assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
AgileScrumSAFeAPI developmentMicroservicesProject managementInformation systems developmentLean practicesRisk managementBudget management
Soft skills
LeadershipCoachingCommunicationDecision-makingCollaborationCross-functional teamworkSelf-motivationPrioritizationProblem-solvingBusiness acumen
