Cloud Data Platform Executive: Migration & Modernization

Synchrony; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony seeks a VP, Senior Cloud Data Architect & Migration Leader to drive modernization of legacy data platforms into secure, scalable cloud-native capabilities across operational workloads and AI analytics.

The role defines end-to-end migration roadmaps, governance, and execution frameworks, partnering with business, architecture, security, risk, data, analytics, product, and operations stakeholders to deliver measurable value.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise cloud data migration strategy, roadmap, and execution across modernization initiatives.
• Define and manage the strategic vision and value roadmap for cloud data platforms and data products.
• Provide architecture direction across lakehouse, data mesh, event-driven patterns, and AI ecosystems.
• Drive prioritization, sequencing, and execution of migration initiatives with risk, cost, and performance oversight.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to assess environments, identify modernization opportunities, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Establish scalable migration frameworks, governance controls, and implementation standards for secure cloud data solutions.

Job description

Synchrony seeks a VP, Senior Cloud Data Architect & Migration Leader to drive modernization of legacy data platforms into secure, scalable cloud-native capabilities across operational workloads and AI analytics.

The role defines end-to-end migration roadmaps, governance, and execution frameworks, partnering with business, architecture, security, risk, data, analytics, product, and operations stakeholders to deliver measurable value.