VP, Third Party Identity Management

Job Description: Role Summary/Purpose: The VP, Third Party Identity Management will lead the oversight and strategy of Synchrony’s Third Party Identity Management (3PM) process and platform. This position will be part of Synchrony’s Identity and Access Management Technology and Governance team, which aligns to Information Security, driving critical governance of 3rd party identities and advancing Synchrony’s identity governance & technology strategic roadmap to enable and protect Synchrony’s workforce and systems. We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. You have the option to be remote, and work from home, or come into one of our offices. You may be occasionally requested to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events. Essential Responsibilities: • Agile product owner of Synchrony’s Third Party Identity Management (3PM) process and platform, leading strategy, design and implementation, including oversight of all process controls, leveraging Synchrony’s SAFE Agile framework • Own Synchrony’s 3rd party identity risks and controls, interfacing with regulators, auditors and 2nd line of defense partners • Provide deep technical and process expertise for 3PM administration, configuration, and best practices, including integrations with other systems • Management & maintenance of 3PM data required to support the execution of platform capabilities and integrations, while maintaining compliance • Collaborate with other Synchrony technology teams and SAAS supplier to provide escalated product support, resolving escalated production issues and requests in a timely manner • Author, review, own and communicate third party identity management documentation, including processes, controls, job aids and sequence/flow diagrams • Collaborate across a wide audience of stakeholders regarding business objectives, priorities, and impact to 3rd party identity management proposed solutions • Review and update Synchrony’s 3rd party identity management training course, while enforcing required course assignment and completion • Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to continuously improve teammates knowledge, sustaining a continuous learning culture • Attract talent to the identity and access management (IAM) organization through promotion of our identity technology and governance services Qualifications/Requirements: • BS/BA in technical field or Business Management and 5 years of IT experience or in lieu of degree High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of IT experience • Minimum of 3 years’ experience leading identity governance processes and technologies in a regulated environment • At least 1 year experience as an identity and access management (IAM) process control owner Desired Characteristics: • Experience as an agile product owner / product manager working within the SAFE agile framework • Experience in IAM processes, focused on managing third-party identities within a large enterprise organization • Experience with SailPoint Non-Employee Risk Management (NERM) and/or SecZetta platforms • Strong service and process design skills; especially in identity and access management • Strong executive presence, communication, presentation skills • Strong collaboration skills with both technical and business contacts • Self-starting, independent worker, organized and detail orientated • Proven analytical mindset; Ability to identify patterns or correlations within data sets • Critical attention to detail; Ability to coordinate multiple deliverables across multiple teams • Experience in owning, cultivating and managing strong, effective external relationships • Experience interfacing with external regulators and auditors as a process control owner • Experience implementing and managing IAM controls related to PCI, SOX, NIST 800-53, 800-63, 800-79-2, or 800-157 standards within the financial industry • Strong hands-on configuration and support experience of maintaining Identity Management platforms, including writing/executing API scripts • Deep understanding of business workflows and related business processes, and business impacts to/from Identity Management platforms Grade/Level: 12 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 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. 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