VP, Analytics Product Insights & Optimization

The VP, Analytics Product Insights & Optimization role at Synchrony involves leading a team within the India Analytics Hub (IAH) to drive business and organizational priorities for the Product Analytics teams. Reporting to the CEPA & B2B leader in IAH, this position collaborates closely with Product analytics leader and Product managers in the US. The ideal candidate will provide strategic thought leadership, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize and scale current deliveries for multiple Synchrony products and capabilities. As the VP, Analytics Product Insights & Optimization, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive analytics roadmap and vision for the Product Analytics team, outlining key milestones, resources, and timelines to achieve long-term goals. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the analytics delivery from IAH through proactive deep dives, analyses, and proof-of-concepts focused on product optimization. Additionally, you will lead by example, being actively involved in projects, data analysis, and ensuring the team delivers impactful results. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement a time-bound, actionable analytics roadmap for the Product Analytics team - Elevate analytics delivery through proactive analyses and deep dives - Demonstrate analytics impact on product decision optimization across all products - Build strong relationships with US and IAH teams to drive business impact - Foster a culture of innovation, learning, and sustainable practices within the team - Manage team planning, hiring, performance evaluation, and career guidance - Lead internal initiatives, projects, and special assignments Required Skills & Knowledge: - Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or relevant quantitative fields with 10+ years of analytics/data science experience - Demonstrated experience in building analytics strategies with positive outcomes - Proficiency in SQL/SAS, BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.), and marketing analytics - Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, foster innovation, and drive change - Advanced proficiency in MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Desired Skills & Knowledge: - Superior thought leadership and solutioning abilities - Experience in presenting to senior leaders with strong communication skills - Innovative mindset with experience in Python, R, and cloud environments like AWS - Experience with modeling and forecasting Eligibility Criteria: - Degree in relevant fields with 10+ years of analytics/data science experience - Enhanced Flexibility and Choice in work timings, anchored to US Eastern hours - Remote position with the option to work from home Grade/Level: 12 The VP, Analytics Product Insights & Optimization role at Synchrony offers a unique opportunity to drive analytics excellence, lead a high-performing team, and contribute to the growth and success of the organization.,