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VP – Release Train Engineer - API Shared Services - Agile

Synchrony Financial

$110,000 - $185,000

Oct 1, 2025

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Synchrony is looking to lead and coach the API Shared Services Agile Release Train to create and deliver a powerful suite of APIs and microservices, easily integrated into a wide array of products, and coordinate Agile teams to lead innovative digital solutions to production.

Requirements

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
Experience and knowledge working in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
Experience managing multiple scrum teams in parallel
Ability to understand technical requirements of projects and effectively manage resources, vendors and test efforts

Responsibilities

Lead large/enterprise Agile initiative, utilizing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Facilitate and continuously align a large development program.
Provide active, hands-on management of scrum masters and project coordinators
Manage risk to ensure value delivery
Facilitate PI planning events
Track execution of features and capabilities
Identify process gaps; plan, execute and drive process enhancements

Other

Coach leaders, teams and scrum masters in lean/Agile practices and mindset
Plan and communicate with business, IT Leadership, and other key stakeholders regarding agile program status, milestones, issue resolution and escalation.
Interact with business users to gather/validate requirements/epics and develop detailed roadmap that meets business objectives.
Lead, manage and direct cross-functional resources (IT and Business) as required throughout agile lifecycle
Proven track record of leading and executing on critical business initiatives on-time and within budget
Demonstrated ability to drive change and work effectively across business boundaries
Superior oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to manage expectations of the business, clients, team members, management and external groups