AVP, Cloud Metadata Program Manager (Chicago)

AVP, Cloud Metadata Program Manager

Role Summary / Purpose : The AVP, Cloud Metadata Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the execution of the Synchrony Financial metadata management and data cataloging strategy for data moving to our cloud environment. The individual will be reporting to the VP, Metadata Management and Data Sourcing Leader. The AVP, Cloud Metadata Program Manager will collaborate with business and IT Leaders, data management process owners, and analytics stakeholders across Synchrony to support the modernization of our analytic processes and data assets by leading and driving project and program management activities for the implementation of our data sourcing and metadata management controls in the cloud.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Creates, communicates, and closely manages project plans, risks and issues, and other required project documentation and provides project status updates as required.
• Ensures process rigor and adherence with the project management methodologies and the PMO processes and standards.
• Assists data management process owners and the Chief Data Officer in the operational execution of on-going program logistics including the development of presentation & project materials.
• Proactively define and manage the backlog of work associated with Data Sourcing activities and outcomes using SAFE Agile techniques.
• Ensures successful adoption of data cataloging / metadata capabilities and controls (on time, on budget, and ensuring quality).
• Maintains project documentation, including project charter, requirements, conceptual design, test plans, schedules, and presentations.
• Support proactive analysis of our metadata to identify duplicative sets of data, seeking opportunities to reduce our data footprint and to optimize analytics by working with Technology and Analytic teams to eliminate redundant or out of sync versions of data on-prem and in SYFs public cloud.
• Organizes analytic work efforts to support the adoption of shared enterprise data assets.
• Works in partnership with the VP, Metadata Management and Data Sourcing Leader to refine and evaluate the data stewardship plan each year; assessing gaps in data sourcing practices (e.g., what data analysts access and utilize) identifying opportunities for data curation, process optimization or process modernization.
• Ensures compliance with the data management methodologies and the Data Office processes and standards.
• Perform other duties and / or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements :

Desired Characteristics :

Grade / Level : 11

The salary range for this position is 115,000.00 - 200,000.00 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.

Eligibility Requirements :

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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