AVP, Scrum Master – Cloud (L11)

Role Title : AVP, Scrum Master – Cloud (L11) Company Overview: Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financing company that has been at the heart of American commerce and opportunity for nearly a century. Synchrony delivers credit and banking products that empower tens of millions of consumers to improve their financial lives and access what matters most. Leveraging innovative solutions that are shaping the future of retail commerce, Synchrony supports the growth and success of some of the nation’s most respected brands, alongside hundreds of thousands of small and midsize businesses, including health and wellness providers. Committed to excellence in service and culture, Synchrony is proud to be named as #3 as a Great Place to Work® in India and is honored to be ranked the #1 Best Company to Work For® in the U.S. by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com. Organizational Overview: Synchrony's Engineering Team is a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to driving technological excellence. As a member of this Team, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and developing cutting-edge tech stack and solutions that redefine industry standards. The Credit Card that we use every day to purchase our essentials and later settle the bills - A simple process that we all are used to on a day-to-day basis. Now, consider the vast complexity hidden behind this seemingly simple process, operating tirelessly for millions of cardholders. The sheer volume of data processed is mind-boggling. Fortunately, advanced technology stands ready to automate and manage this constant torrent of information, ensuring smooth transactions around the clock, 365 days a year. Our collaborative environment encourages creative problem-solving and fosters career growth. Join us to work on diverse projects, from fintech to data analytics, and contribute to shaping the future of technology. If you're passionate about engineering and innovation, Synchrony's Engineering Team is the place to be!

Summary/Purpose: The Engineering Cloud AVP, Scrum Master will be responsible for defining, planning and leading the delivery of Engineering Cloud Migration initiatives supporting the Engineering Cloud Migration ART.  The role will work on one or more dynamic teams with the goal of leading, reporting and driving application cloud migration to production. Additionally, the individual will assist in supporting financial monitoring with key stakeholders and identifying / pursuing improvements.

Act as Servant / Leader to multiple agile teams of various levels of Agile maturity.  Situationally coach, mentor and manage teams and team members as appropriate. Drive relentless improvement across the ART and individually. Jira, Jira Align and Confluence upkeep and hygiene for all initiatives.  Provide ART Sync and additional status and health reporting for ART Leadership. Use exceptional communication and facilitation skills to develop reports to clearly articulate project challenges, progress and health to multiple key stakeholders Organize and lead two or more Scaled Agile teams including at a minimum leading program ceremonies consistently to ensure development stories, acceptance criteria, assumptions, QE, release and all related documentation are timely and complete to support all development, testing, and user acceptance activities. Develop project/program plans to realize the requirements, while leading, managing, tracking, and communicating the execution of the plans and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned Required Skills/Knowledge: SAFe Scrum Master certification along with 4+ years of Scaled Agile experience in a financial services company Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of IT experience or equivalent leadership program experience or in lieu of degree 8 years of IT experience,