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VP, Leadership Development

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Synchrony

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Stamford

AI generated summary

  • You must have 12+ years in HR/leadership development, partner with senior leaders, possess deep expertise in adult learning, be flexible to travel, and meet legal work authorization in the U.S.
  • You will define and execute leadership frameworks, ensure consistent development, lead experiences, set learning strategy, drive modern approaches, and advise executives while managing external partners.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, leadership development, talent, and/or enterprise-wide learning
  • Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide leadership development across multiple career stages
  • Experience partnering with senior leaders, executives and C-Suite on leadership and succession topics
  • Deep expertise in leadership development, adult learning, and capability building
  • Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the enterprise leadership philosophy and framework, inclusive of emerging leader foundations, manager and mid-level leader effectiveness, senior and executive leadership capability.
  • Ensure leadership development scales consistently across the enterprise while remaining relevant to business, functional, and geographic needs.
  • Embed leadership expectations aligned to values, culture, and regulatory responsibilities
  • Lead enterprise-wide leadership experiences (e.g., enterprise development experiences, top-team effectiveness, enterprise simulations)
  • Set the learning strategy for the Corporate Learning Center and partner with the Talent COE and Functional Training teams on all leadership academies (e.g., enterprise, functional, commercial, technology, and operations leaders)
  • Ensure a cohesive, high-impact portfolio across; enterprise leadership programs, functional and business-unit leadership academies, manager, and early-leader capability building
  • Drive modern learning approaches (blended, experiential, cohort-based, digital, AI-enabled) and embed AI fluency, digital leadership, and skills-based development into leadership curricula
  • Function as a strategic advisor to executive leaders, partnering closely with HR Business Partners & HR COEs
  • Select and manage external partners
  • Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the VP, Leadership Development?

The primary responsibility of the VP, Leadership Development is to oversee the end-to-end leadership development strategy for the organization, including developing leadership capabilities across various levels from emerging leaders to executives, and setting the learning strategy for the Corporate Learning Center and enterprise leadership academies.

Who does the VP, Leadership Development report to?

The VP, Leadership Development reports to the Chief Talent Officer.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The position requires 12+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, leadership development, talent, and/or enterprise-wide learning, as well as demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide leadership development across multiple career stages.

What kind of experience is preferred for candidates applying for this role?

A background in fintech, financial services, payments, or highly regulated industries is strongly preferred, along with expertise in AI, digital transformation, and skills-based talent models.

Are there travel requirements for this position?

Yes, the role requires the ability and flexibility to travel for business as required.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for the VP, Leadership Development position is between 150,000.00 - 250,000.00 USD annually, eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Is there a minimum tenure requirement for internal applicants?

Yes, new hires in Level 4-7 must have 9 months of continuous service before they can apply for other roles, while employees in Level 8 or greater must have at least 18 months in position before applying for other roles.

What is the emphasis of the learning strategy for leadership development?

The learning strategy emphasizes modern learning approaches such as blended learning, experiential learning, cohort-based learning, and AI-enabled solutions, along with embedding AI fluency and digital leadership into leadership curricula.

What kind of culture does the organization promote?

The organization promotes an inclusive culture where individual skills, experiences, and voices are valued, and encourages employee engagement through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

What accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities?

The organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants can request accommodations related to the application process or job performance.

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Synchrony

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At Synchrony, our driving force is to be essential to people's everyday lives by making it easier for the many millions of people who rely on us to access their essential needs and everyday wants with consumer financing that works for them – from their first credit card to a lifetime of flexibility. We do this by helping people make informed, smart credit choices so they can live healthier financial lives and by connecting them to Synchrony's ecosystem of hundreds of thousands of small- and mid-sized businesses and health and wellness providers that are the backbone of the U.S. economy.