VP, Information Security Solution Train Engineer

Role Summary/Purpose:

The Solution Train Engineer will facilitate the Information Security Agile Release Train and Solution Train processes and execution, respectively. This role will escalate impediments, manage risk, help ensure value delivery, and help drive relentless improvement and is the key driver in the Scaled Agile transformation, coaching leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in the new processes and mindset. The Information Security Solution Train Engineer facilitates and guides the work done by all of the agile release trains delivering the solution.  The role will also configure SAFe to our organization’s needs, standardizing and documenting best practices. Further, the STE will oversee all Program Increment (PI) sessions, SI Escalation meetings and MVP releases for the Solution Train.

Key functions will include:

• Facilitating solution events, coaching the team, and assisting them to deliver added value by closely working with Solution Architect & Management.
• Establish and maintain reporting and transparency mechanisms to track progress against goals, PI commitments, and agility maturity across the Solution Train.
• Identifying and proactively working to remove barriers, influence decisions, and improve the entire delivery system.
• Acting as a lean-agile leader and coach for the RTE (Release Train Engineer) community.
• Helping the individual RTE, and ART end-users understand their impact on the overall picture of the decision-making process.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize the flow of value across the ART and Solution Train, providing portfolio-level visibility into delivery progress, PI outcomes, and alignment to strategic priorities.
• Establish and communicate the annual cadence for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs) for Prism, ensuring consistency, readiness, and transparency.
• Facilitate PI Planning readiness and execution,  fostering a Continuous Exploration and synthesis of vision, roadmap, and backlogs through pre- and post-PI activities.
• Track execution of features and capabilities, delivering ongoing insights into progress, delivery confidence, risks, and PI outcomes.
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks, dependencies, and impediments impacting PI execution and overall program delivery.
• Provide input on resourcing and capacity constraints to address critical bottlenecks and support portfolio and PI commitments.
• Partner with Product, Architecture, Engineering, and the Agile PMO to ensure strategy, execution, and delivery are aligned across the ART and Solution Train.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence, including DevOps and Release on Demand maturity, and Lean UX practices.
• Drive relentless improvement via Inspect and Adapt workshops; assess the agility level of the ART and Solution Train and help them improve
• Foster Communities of Practice and the use of engineering and Built-In Quality practices
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 8 years of IT experience or in lieu of degree High School diploma/GED and 9 years of IT experience
• Minimum of 8 years of IT project management experience in financial services or banking industry
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with project management methodology (Waterfall, Agile) and all phases of SDLC.
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Desired Characteristics:

• Agile experience as Scrum Master and SAFe Scaled Agile experience
• Experience with a web, mobile or ASP companies strongly preferred
• Demonstrated competency with linking business strategy with IT technology initiatives
• Agile experience as Scrum Master and SAFe Scaled Agile experience
• Strong cross-functional team player with the ability to work seamlessly across a matrix organization
• Strong business acumen including a broad understanding of financial services business processes and practices
• Proven track record of leading and executing on critical business initiatives on-time and within budget
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a matrixed environment
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and work effectively across business boundaries
• Superior decision-making, client relationship, and vendor management experience
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities
• Expertise in evaluating technology and solution engineering, with strong focus on architecture and re-engineering
• Experience with testing application enhancements
• Able to understand business requirements and translate into technical requirements for projects

Grade/Level: 13

The salary range for this position is 130,000.00 - 210,000.00 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 an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.

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. We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all. 

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