Manager - Finance Technology Strategy & Project Management

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

The Finance organization is on a multi-year journey to modernize the Technology platforms that support all Finance processes. Our goal is to standardize data management & governance, consolidate and modernize applications and data stores, and leverage Cloud computing over time. Finance Technology Strategy & Project Management is instrumental in evolving and implementing the Finance Technology strategy, ensuring technology investments are aligned, and managing significant pan-Finance technology efforts to ensure they are successfully delivered in line with our modernization principles.

How will you make an impact in this role?

This position reports to the Director, Finance Technology Strategy & Program Management and plays a key role on the team evolving and implementing the Finance Technology strategy, overseeing the Finance modernization efforts, and driving pan-Finance technology projects from a program office perspective by partnering with Technology, Product and Process Owners to deliver our key priorities.

Job Responsibilities:

•        Define and shape project scope, objectives, deliverables and timelines: collaborate with stakeholders to set clear goals and establish measurable outcomes.
•        Setup governance structure and communication strategy to effectively communicate in a matrixed organization
•        Setup and maintain project artifacts
•        Engage business stakeholders (within and beyond Finance) to effectively manage the project lifecycle including requirement gathering and grooming, project plan development, risk remediation and escalation
•        Liaise with Product Owners and Technology leads regularly to refresh and maintain roadmaps and milestone plans and to proactively identify and mitigate risks
•        Monitor and document project progress against plans, milestones, and delivery risks, and track key performance indicators
•        Prepare and provide regular project status updates and reports to stakeholders. Create effective meeting content/presentations that convey key messages in a clear and effective manner that is easy to digest by the stakeholders
•        Work in an Agile setting, following agile methodologies and ceremonies
•        Coordinate with Technology, process owners and test managers to ensure extensive integration and end-user testing activities for Finance Technology
•        Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with our key business partners including but not limited to: Finance Product and Process Owners, Finance Technology, and other SME

Minimum Qualifications:

•        3+ years of project management experience supporting large, complex projects
•        2+ years of cumulative Finance business/process and/or product management experience
•        Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Analytics
•        Knowledge of Finance systems, operational processes, and interdependencies
•        Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbally) to all levels, including the ability to synthesize a lot of information into clear and compelling presentations
•        Strong relationship management skills and experience collaborating with and influencing multiple stakeholders
•        Understanding of Agile methodology and delivery concepts
•        Experience in risk management and addressing complex problems
•        Must be adaptable and resilient
•        Detail oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
•        Ability to work independently, be flexible, and drive results
•        Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and time demanding environment Ability to promote and drive change to further improve processes, making them more efficient and effective

Preferred Qualifications:

•        Knowledge of Regulatory Reporting a plus
•        Exposure to Data Warehousing, Data Management, and other data related projects
•        Scaled Agile Framework certification
•        Project Management Professional certification

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

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

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