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American Express

Manager – Program Management, Enterprise Data Platforms

American Express

. Manage the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of technology-focused projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and project goals .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $103,750 - $174,750 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex technology-focused projects, aligning business and technology strategies, and delivering enterprise-scale data initiatives. Proficient in Agile, SAFe, and cloud-based data platforms, with a strong ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Technical Program ManagementAgile/SAFe MethodologiesCloud-Based Data PlatformsCross-Functional LeadershipEnterprise Data Initiatives

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Hard Skills
Technical Program ManagementAgile MethodologiesSAFe MethodologiesCloud-Based Data PlatformsData EngineeringAI/MLAnalyticsData StandardizationSystems DesignData-Driven Solutions
Soft Skills
CommunicationInfluencing StakeholdersProblem SolvingRisk ManagementExecutive Reporting
Tools & Technologies
AWSAzureGCPBig Data EcosystemsEnterprise Semantic Layers
Industry Keywords
Data-as-a-ProductDomain-Oriented Data OwnershipAgentic AI Use CasesVendor ManagementPlatform Integrations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of technology-focused projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and project goals
  • Define and execute complex program roadmaps, aligning business and technology strategies
  • Drive technical delivery in Agile, SAFe, and hybrid delivery models
  • Manage dependencies across multiple teams and platforms
  • Manage risks, resolve issues, and provide executive-level reporting
  • Manage vendor/partner ecosystems and platform integrations
  • Influence senior leadership and stakeholders
  • Work across business, product, data, and engineering teams
  • Communicate complex technical concepts in clear, business-oriented terms
  • Drive technical delivery across initiatives supporting the resilience, innovation, and growth of American Express's enterprise big data platform

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering) and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred
  • Knowledge of Agile/SAFe/Lean methodologies
  • 8–12+ years in technical program management, delivering large-scale data and platform initiatives
  • Proven track record managing cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data ecosystems
  • Experience leading cross-functional programs spanning data engineering, AI/ML, analytics, and platform teams
  • Demonstrated success delivering enterprise-scale, multi-year transformations
  • Experience implementing or supporting enterprise semantic layers and data standardization initiatives
  • Understanding of data-as-a-product models and domain-oriented data ownership
  • Familiarity with agentic AI use cases (automation, orchestration, decision intelligence)
  • Ability to translate business needs into AI-enabled, data-driven solutions
  • Knowledge of technical challenges and systems design, with the ability to facilitate technical discussions and drive solutions
  • Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain position.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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