VP, Treasury Operations – Business Integration Project Manager

Job ID: 2502070

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:
 

The Vice President, Treasury Operations – Business Integration Project Manager is a highly visible position responsible for managing complex, high-impact initiatives that shape the future of Treasury Operations. This role focuses on leading the scoping, development, implementation, and commercialization of innovative programs, ensuring alignment with business priorities, technical integrity, and long-term value delivery.

As the day-to-day business implementation leader, you will work closely with implementation teams and stakeholders to define integration activities, resolve dependencies, and execute program goals successfully. This role requires a versatile leader with expertise in program management, financial services acumen, and the ability to bridge business, operations, and IT functions to deliver strategic Treasury initiatives.

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:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the implementation of Treasury initiatives and operational capabilities, managing tasks such as project plans, developing business requirements, testing, documentation, and cross-functional communication.

• Program Design & Execution: Develop and execute multi-phased program plans and multi-year roadmaps that deliver measurable business value while ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.

• Opportunity Identification: Continuously assess and identify opportunities to drive growth, integration, and automation across Treasury programs and initiatives.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong communications with program teams, sponsors, champions, finance leaders, and external partners to ensure progress visibility, engagement, and alignment.

• Program Oversight: Prioritize build-out requirements, manage dependencies, and oversee technology-related limitations, managing Agile increments and sprints for successful program launches.

• Technical Execution: Leverage existing frameworks, system integration opportunities, and industry guidance to develop requirements and pave the way for future market penetration and growth opportunities.

• Program Delivery: Craft a deep understanding of program KPIs, analytics, and enterprise system architecture to inform delivery strategies and data-driven decision-making in future iterations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 8 years of experience in Financial Services, Treasury, or related industry or in lieu of degree, 12+ years of equivalent experience.

• Minimum 5 years of proven program management experience delivering complex solutions, including system integrations, automation, and conversions.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in banking, financial services, or fintech industry.

• Proficiency in implementation methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid approaches.

• Hands-on experience with tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence.

• Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time as required

Desired Characteristics:

• Advanced degree/MBA preferred.

• Deep understanding of Treasury Operations, financing products (e.g., revolving credit, loans), and accounting processes.

• Proven strategic leadership capabilities in dynamic and cross-functional environments.

• Experience with product management and development initiatives.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to bridge business objectives with technology solutions.

• Familiarity with Synchrony processes and systems is a plus.

• Ability to mentor and provide direction to team members, fostering talent development.

• High energy, self-motivated, results-driven individual with a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for innovation.

• Proven ability to manage distributed teams and deliver projects on time and on budget.

Grade/Level: 12

                                                            

The salary range for this position is 110,000.00 – 185,000.00 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:

• 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

• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles.  Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles.  Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post.  All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

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. 

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627.   Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

Job Family Group:

Finance