VP, M&A, Integration

Role Overview

• Coordinate and manage enterprise-wide, cross-functional M&A integration projects to realize Synchrony’s strategic initiatives
• Partner across Synchrony functions (i.e., Operations, Collections, Marketing, Risk, Finance, IT, etc.) to plan projects, secure resources, execute on plans and ultimately deliver on program objectives – working closely with the SVP, M&A and VP, M&A
• Support M&A leadership in identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities
• Work cross-functionally to ensure effective transition from strategy to execution and to evaluate and execute on M&A opportunities
• Lead and/or manage other Business Strategy and Development projects as needed
• Present to and communicate with senior leadership across a matrixed organization
• Design and lead project/program governance including workstream/functional leaders, project/sub-project leaders, project teams, steering committees and project sponsors
• Oversee and manage the creation and execution of project plans, risks/issues assessments, and effective project change control
• Create dashboards, reporting and communications material to track progress, risks/issues, status, business decisions and integration closure
• Keep project teams, sponsors, champions and steering committees apprised of status, informed of risks/issues and engaged in initiatives
• Develop and manage rigorous project management and control plans, working closely with process owners, project teams, subject matter experts, project sponsors, champions and senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of experience in Financial Services OR in lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED and 8+ years of experience in Financial Services
• 4+ years of Project Management experience in a cross-functional project/program from initiation through implementation, particularly managing large cross-functional projects
• 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional project teams
• 2+ years experience in Microsoft Project/Planview or other project management software tools
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be able to travel, as required (up to 20% of the time)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: business writing, developing pitches, delivering presentations, and leading meetings
• Excellent project management, organizational and prioritization skills.

Benefits

• Eligibility Requirements: 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
• Reasonable Accommodation Notice: Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Full-time positions offer an inclusive culture where individual skills and experiences are valued.