American Express Hiring for Manager-Product Development at New York, New York Full Time

Description

You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what’s possible – and we’re proud to back each other every step of the way. When you join #TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day.

Data is the fuel for 21st Century and is in the DNA of our company’s decision making. Therefore, it is imperative that we drive the best outcomes for our shareholders and customers in terms of data accessibility, data usage and data consumption. The colleague in this position will be responsible for working on key Enterprise Data Platform programs and initiatives, driven by the Chief Data Office, and making sure the large-scale programs and mandates are adhered to, across the enterprise. This is a challenging role, and the candidate will have to adapt to the changing and ever evolving data management needs of the enterprise. Since Enterprise Data Platforms is an enterprise asset and has a global footprint, working with business partners and stakeholders globally will be a part of their daily job. We need a candidate who is highly motivated, a self- starter and one who is able to clearly articulate the needs, requirements, and partner cross functionally to align resources to accomplish program deliverables.

If this is something that excites you, be a part of Enterprise Data Platforms (EDP) team!

Manager- Program Management, Enterprise Data Platforms –

• Work closely with the Enterprise Data Platform leadership team to manage the strategy and implementation of large data management projects/programs

• Articulate the business problem to be solved to the relevant product teams and develop key milestones

• Provide regular updates to theleadership team and the CDO office

• Track project milestones, initiatives, and solution deliverables across functions. Provide ‘out of the box’ solution in case of any impediments

• Identify, analyze and report out on key performance metrics related to assigned program

• Identify issues impacting performance and create strategy recommendations and actions around analytical insights

• Gain key business partner alignment, resolve dependencies, and manage communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data science, or related field.

• Practical experience in leading teams and tracking the progress via key milestones

• Hands on experience with Program Management Tools and Methodologies

• Independent thinker who’s organized, has phenomenal attention to detail, and can multi-task

• Ability to blend big picture thinking with fine details to identify and capture new opportunities

• Ability to handle expectations of a variety of key business partners that often have conflicting points of view

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills – must have the ability to compile, analyze, research, and link sophisticated issues

• Demonstrated leadership skills & ability to influence and challenge traditional thinking by engaging in constructive dialogue

• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, make decisions quickly and balance multiple priorities simultaneously

• Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels with a set of key business partners who have varying levels of technical and business expertise

• Ability to learn and master new processes

• Excellent Presentation skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products- Excel, PPT, Word etc.

• Understanding of Scaled agile framework and Agile practices is a plus

• Working closely with Product Owners in an Agile environment is a plus

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Job: Marketing

Primary Location: US-New York-New York

Other Locations: US-Arizona-Phoenix

Schedule Full-time

Req ID: 21025556