VP, Digital Release Train Engineer

Role Summary/

Purpose:

The VP, Digital Release Train Engineer will be responsible for leading and coaching an Agile Release Train, developing and integrating these capabilities into our channel apps. The release train engineer will also be responsible for driving process improvements across our digital 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.

Our release trains are 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.

• 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

• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of Technology experience or equivalent leadership program experience or in lieu of degree High School Diploma/GED and 9 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
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Grade/Level: 12. The salary range for this position is - USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge. Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

• You must be 18 years or older
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this…