VP, Digital Release Train Engineer

Role Summary/Purpose: 

The VP, Digital Release Train Engineer will be responsible for leading and coaching the Synchrony Account Manager (Vista) Agile Release Train, developing new micro front end features for both revolving credit and installment loan products, and integrating these capabilities into our channel apps. The release train engineer will also be responsible for driving process improvements for the Synchrony Account Manager and Quick Access channels with the goal of increased speed to market of new features and capabilities. 

The release train engineer will work across multiple agile teams with the goal of leading innovative banking solutions to production. This role is responsible for collaborating with scrum masters, product owners, program manager and business leaders in setting the agile roadmap for this train, driving new innovations, and leading the agile teams to deliver technical capabilities in partnership with other teams within the company. 

The Vista Agile Release Train is a key part of the digital organization at Synchrony and this role will be responsible for cross-train collaboration in planning and managing dependencies across various teams and trains within the company, ensuring that resources are properly aligned and dependencies prioritized across the stakeholder group. 

Our Way of Working

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

You are the right candidate if you… 

• Have strong knowledge of The Scaled Agile Framework and have been on or led an Agile Release Train 

• Have a proven track record of leading and executing critical business initiatives 

• Are passionate about working with large cross functional teams to deliver cutting edge features to clients  

• Have creativity, enthusiasm, and energy with a strong "can do" attitude and are result–oriented 

• Have superior oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to manage expectations of the business, clients, team members, management, and external groups  

• Are a hands on, self-motivated professional with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple initiatives 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead large/enterprise agile initiative, utilizing Scaled Agile Methodology 

• Facilitate PI planning events 

• Directly manage team of scrum masters 

• Lead, manage and direct cross-functional resources (IT and Business) as required throughout agile lifecycle 

• Manage collaboration across agile team/s, ART, Large Solution, Dependency teams, 3rd Parties, waterfall teams and any other area that aligns with the team’s PI Commitments 

• Track execution of features and capabilities  

• Plan and communicate with business, Technology leadership, and other key stakeholders regarding agile program status, milestones, issue resolution and escalation. 

• Manage risks, dependencies and priority or scope changes that are introduced to the ART  

• Manage multimillion- dollar budget 

• Coach leaders and teams in lean agile practices and mindset 

• Develop effective communication strategy across projects and constituencies 

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/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