Senior Associate – Digital Portfolio Management

American Express

. Lead critical workstreams in the strategic Authorizations Modernization Program (AMP) .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $89,250 - $150,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading transformational projects within the Credit or Fraud Risk domain, focusing on modernizing business processes and platforms. Proficient in managing complex program communications and stakeholder relationships while ensuring successful delivery of software migration journeys.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Credit Or Fraud Risk ExperienceProject Management Professional (PMI) CertificationMicrosoft Suite ProficiencyTransformational Change ManagementSoftware Delivery Life Cycle Management

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementCloud-Native DesignJourney DeliveryTesting and MigrationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingRelationship ManagementCommunication SkillsInfluence ManagementAbility To Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

DashboardsStatus Reports

Certifications & Qualifications

SAFE Certification

Industry Keywords

Authorizations Modernization ProgramLegacy MainframeMatrixed OrganizationsStakeholder Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead critical workstreams in the strategic Authorizations Modernization Program (AMP)
Transform AXP's authorization business processes and platforms from legacy mainframe to modern distributed cloud-native design
Oversee journey delivery, testing, and migration
Support the Program Management Office through all phases of the software delivery life cycle for migration of journeys from CAS to AMP
Lead journey progress for Credit, Non-Risk, and Platform journeys
Drive program communications using dashboards and status reports
Partner with Product & Solution Management to document and track Capabilities & Features
Build relationships with project stakeholders across multiple lines of business
Identify process gaps and implement improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in the Credit or Fraud Risk domain, having executed transformational or change management roles
Experience delivering large and complex projects in matrixed organizations and interacting with teams across all lines of defense
Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to see the big picture while focusing on critical details
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities under pressure
Excellent Microsoft Suite skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Ability to lead informed technical discussions with engineering teams within and outside the Risk organization
Bachelor's Degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred
SAFE, Project Management Professional (PMI), or equivalent Project Management certification is preferred
Excellent relationship and influence management skills
Ability to communicate key risks to colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States; visa sponsorship will not be pursued

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