SVP, Technology Strategy, M&A, and Ventures Leader

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

The SVP, Technology Strategy, M&A, and Ventures Leader will be responsible for partnering with the Business Strategy & Development organization in defining the corporate strategy, driving strategic planning, and evaluating and executing on M&A and venture opportunities. This role is responsible for shaping the company’s technology vision and growth strategy in support of the overall company strategy. This role also is responsible for coordinating the technology engagement on all corporate acquisition and investment opportunities, as well as identifying opportunities that align with the technology strategy. The individual in this role will need to be deeply familiar with roadmaps and priorities across the Technology & Operations organization, understand the connections between technology strategy and business strategy, and have a strong blend of strategic thinking and execution experience.

Our Way of Working

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Strategy, M&A and Ventures organization to align technology strategy and support the execution of technology deliverables

• Lead technology assessments for potential M&A opportunities, evaluating alignment with technology and product strategy, assessing infrastructure, scalability, security, and integration feasibility

• Coordinate overall technology execution of M&A integrations with Synchrony

• Provide strategic guidance on technology risks, synergies, and post-merger integration strategies

• Partner with Ventures team to evaluate and invest in emerging technology startups that align with strategic priorities, develop technology vision on venture priorities, and where applicable drive approach to commercialization of venture investments

• Serve as technology leader for the Strategic Investment planning process, partnering with the strategy team and FP&A leader to optimize the process and ensuring alignment across the technology & operations organization

• Partner with the Office of Agile, Engineering and CIO organizations to lead efforts around agile efficiency

• Technology leader responsible for engaging with the Strategy team in the development of all Board & ELT strategy materials

• Lead efforts to annually assess and update the Technology strategy, and preparation of all materials for the Board Technology Committee

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 15+ years of work experience, ideally in financial services OR, in lieu of degree, a high school diploma and 20+ years of relevant work experience

• Minimum of 8 years strategy consulting experience

• Minimum of 3 years of M&A and/or strategic planning experience

• Strong operational, get-it-done attitude with a startup mentality

• Results driven, customer-centric, strategic, conceptual, and innovative thinker

• Demonstrated experiencing resolving issues and bringing solutions to bear within a fast-paced business environment

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to connect with others, building strong partnerships and driving enthusiasm internally and externally

• Expertise to clearly define complex issues despite incomplete or ambiguous information

• Ability to drive multiple concurrent priorities to completion without significant guidance

• Demonstrated a process mindset to drive improvement

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in a leadership capacity within Technology

• Ability to demonstrate innovation and creative approaches to business priorities

• Prior consumer finance, payments, or fintech experience

• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and analytical skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities

Grade/Level: 15

The salary range for this position is 200,000.00 - 330,000.00 USD Annual.  This position is also eligible for an Annual Incentive Plan target