VP, Information Security Program Manager

Synchrony

Help Synchrony build resilient information security programs as Program Manager for Project Meridian. Oversee execution across multiple workstreams and manage specialist consultants to drive results.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeCharlotte • Illinois, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help Synchrony build one of the most resilient information security programs in financial services.
Operate as the Program Manager for Project Meridian, orchestrating execution across all workstreams.
Maintain the integrated roadmap, clearing the path for delivery teams.
Manage a dedicated team of specialist consultants.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 8+ years of program/project management experience;
in lieu of a degree, 12+ years of relevant program/project management experience.
Proven track record managing large, complex, cross-functional programs with multiple concurrent workstreams and enterprise scope.
Experience delivering in financial services, banking, or another highly regulated industry — including familiarity with control and risk frameworks, audit evidence, and regulatory expectations.
Working knowledge of technology delivery — change management and CAB processes, release cycles, maintenance/freeze windows, and the operational cost and risk of remediation/patching work.
Working knowledge of core information security processes — vulnerability remediation SLAs, compensating controls, and the security exception / risk-acceptance process.
Experience with Agile and Scaled Agile (SAFe) delivery and the tools delivery teams use day-to-day (e.g., Jira / Azure DevOps).
Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive-level reporting and presentation.
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, build consensus, and influence across senior stakeholders.
Exceptional organization and prioritization, with the ability to keep a high volume of concurrent, complex work on track.
Experience managing external consultants/vendors and the associated SOWs and deliverables.
Comfort operating amid complexity and ambiguity; able to help teams set direction and resolve competing priorities.
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexibility to work from home near one of our Hubs
ability to commute to your nearest Hub for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events

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Hard Skills & Tools

Program ManagementProject ManagementChange ManagementVulnerability RemediationControl and Risk FrameworksAudit EvidenceRegulatory ComplianceRelease CyclesOperational Cost ManagementConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsConsensus BuildingInfluencing SkillsPrioritization