VP, Senior Cloud Data Architecture & Migration Leader

Synchrony

. Lead enterprise cloud data migration strategy, roadmap, and execution across complex modernization initiatives .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cloud data migration strategies, enterprise architecture, and data product management, with a strong focus on delivering measurable business outcomes and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Cloud Data Migration StrategyEnterprise Data ArchitectureData Platform ModernizationAgile MethodologiesStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Data ArchitectureCloud-Native Data PlatformsData LakesData WarehousingData IntegrationData GovernanceAnalytics EcosystemsOperational Data CapabilitiesMigration StrategiesImplementation Standards

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentorshipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

JIRAAgile Tools

Industry Keywords

Cloud ArchitectureTechnology TransformationData ProtectionIAMSAFe Agile

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead enterprise cloud data migration strategy, roadmap, and execution across complex modernization initiatives
Define and manage the strategic vision, capabilities, adoption strategy, and value roadmap for cloud data platforms and data products
Provide senior leadership and architecture direction across cloud data platforms, lakehouse and data mesh patterns, event-driven architecture, API-enabled data sharing, semantic layers, AI/advanced analytics ecosystems, and operational data consumption patterns
Drive prioritization, sequencing, and execution of migration initiatives across legacy data ecosystems
Partner with senior business, technology, security, risk, data, analytics, operations, and product stakeholders to assess environments, identify modernization opportunities, resolve trade-offs, and deliver measurable outcomes
Establish reusable migration frameworks, product operating models, architecture principles, design patterns, reference architectures, governance controls, and implementation standards
Influence and align cross-functional enterprise architecture, engineering, product, analytics, platform, and delivery teams
Lead executive communications, status reporting, roadmap reviews, and decision-making forums
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to architects, product owners, engineering teams, and delivery leaders
Evaluate emerging cloud, AI, automation, data architecture, and product delivery trends
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Management, Business, or related field with 8+ years of experience in information technology, data architecture, enterprise architecture, cloud architecture, data product management, technology transformation, or related roles OR, in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of hands-on experience in one of these areas
5+ years of applied experience leading or delivering data platform modernization, cloud migration, enterprise data architecture, data product, or large-scale technology transformation initiatives
Experience with cloud-native data platforms, data lakes, lakehouse architectures, data warehousing, data integration, data governance, security, IAM, data protection, analytics ecosystems, and operational data capabilities
Experience defining and executing enterprise roadmaps, migration strategies, product capability plans, adoption strategies, implementation standards, and measurable business outcomes
Experience leading senior stakeholder engagement, executive communications, prioritization discussions, and decision-making across business, technology, architecture, security, risk, product, data, and analytics teams
Strong understanding of data consumption patterns, query performance, user experience, data discoverability, resiliency, cost optimization, controls, and operational readiness in cloud data environments
Agile experience using JIRA or similar Agile tools
Ability to lead globally distributed Agile teams and manage work across multiple priorities, time zones, and delivery cadences
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Deep knowledge of SAFe Agile and experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives at enterprise scale
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is not available
Must be 18 years or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation, and submit fingerprints
Must be able to satisfy Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus based on individual and company performance
Option to work from home near one of Synchrony’s Hubs or come into one of its offices
In-person engagement activities including business or team meetings, training, and culture events
Inclusive culture and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities