Portfolio Manager - job 2 of 36

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How will you make an impact in this role?

The Portfolio Manager role will be supporting the Global Servicing Group and Corporate Tech portfolio reporting to the Director – Portfolio Management, and work with senior Technology leaders to manage the Operating Expense plan with a strategic focus on expense optimization. The successful candidate will have deep Opex analytics and financial management experience, relentless attention to detail, executive presentation experience, and the ability to build and leverage positive relationships with the team and partners. 

Our ideal candidate is highly organized with effective communication/storytelling skills and a bias towards action.  You show up with passion, are not afraid to challenge the status quo or thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Partner with the Portfolio Director to help define, plan, and build the technology Opex portfolio for Global Servicing Group and Corporate Tech group. 
• Manage day-to-day Portfolio activities such as resourcing, financial modelling and data trending, risk identification. 
• Take ownership in managing and ensuring successful financial, delivery and operational outcomes across the portfolio - gathering status updates and escalating delivery risks when needed. 
• Build strong partnerships with technology, finance, and business stakeholders to maintain and deliver against technology roadmaps. 
• Develop recommendations by connecting the dots between seemingly disparate conversations, workstreams, and data, and synthesizing feedback. 
• Enable Executive leadership decision making through development and presentation of metrics and insights covering areas of operations, delivery, finance and business. 
• Collaborate effectively and build key relationships with stakeholder teams to identify and manage milestones and overall plan. 
• Promote awareness and transparency by keeping stakeholders informed of key decisions and relevant timelines. 
• Support development of change management initiatives, implementation strategy, and enabling tools/processes. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• • Bachelor's Degree  
  • Data Analytics and Financial modeling
  • 5+ years of Portfolio or Program Management experience, in a large technology organization. 
  • Experience with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to execute and maintain high performance under tight timelines. 
• Superb written and verbal communication; advanced or expert PowerPoint and visual presentation skills. 
• Working knowledge of software development processes and Agile methodologies; experience with modern approaches preferred. 
• Literacy in financial modeling/analysis; should be able to connect strategy to financial results. 
• Excellent at building relationships and inspiring others. 
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal. 
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations. 
• Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics. 
• Problem solving and root cause identification skills. 
• Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others. 
• Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle. 

Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $190,000.00 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.

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