Proactively plan, define and manage the backlog (program) of work associated with Data Sourcing activities and outcomes using SAFE Agile techniques
Create, communicate, and closely manage program plans, status, risks and issues, and partner with stakeholders to drive remediation of risks and issues
Support Synchrony’s cloud migration journey by ensuring data sourcing and metadata controls are implemented consistently across on-prem and cloud environments
Provide ongoing status reporting and executive-ready communications
Identify, track, and drive remediation for risks, issues, and impediments
Ensure process rigor and adherence with SAFE Agile management practices and PMO processes and standards
Help drive successful adoption of data cataloging and metadata capabilities and controls
Support analysis and improvement of our catalog metadata and the creation of curated assets to improve analyst productivity
Oversee Data Sourcing KPIs and KRIs and ensure ongoing adherence to established thresholds
Oversee Data Issues assigned to the Data Sourcing team and drive timely triage, assignment, escalation, and closure
Ensure compliance with data management methodologies and Data Office processes and standards
Support auditability/traceability of controls related to data sourcing and metadata management
Support creation of audit readiness artifacts and remediation plans for findings related to Data Sourcing
Mentor/coach teams as needed to drive adoption and execution consistency of agile practices

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field and minimum 8+ years of relevant Data Management or project/program management experience
Minimum of 5 years of work experience to include: 5 years of project and/or program management experience to include working on gathering business need requirements, planning and defining business solutions
5 years of experience in working on data-related projects and using data governance platforms (e.g., Collibra, Ab Initio, Alation, etc.) to manage enterprise metadata
5 years of experience with Agile methodology and tools

Best-in-class employee benefits and programs that cater to work-life integration and overall well-being
Career advancement and upskilling opportunities
Enhanced Flexibility offered in Synchrony India

VP, Analytics – Data Sourcing Program Manager

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