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　　As part of our diverse tech team, you can architect, code and ship software that makes us an essential part of our customers’ digital lives. Here, you can work alongside talented engineers in an open, supportive, inclusive environment where your voice is valued, and you make your own decisions on what tech to use to solve challenging problems. American Express offers a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies and encourages you to back the broader engineering community through open source. And because we understand the importance of keeping your skills fresh and relevant, we give you dedicated time to invest in your professional development. Find your place in technology of #TeamAmex.

　　Data Services- Project Manager

　　American Express Distributed Infrastructure & Data Services provides oversight of the American Express networks, distributed compute, storage, and data services. The end-to-end product management includes architecture, build, and operational support of the infrastructure and fit-for-purpose database modeling, engineering, hosting, and operational support across all midrange databases. Offering customers clear accountability for our products, front-to-back, from design through engineering and delivery to operations.

　　Our team is looking for a well-rounded, driven, and upbeat professional to join our team as a Project Manager. A strong candidate will also be a motivated, creative self-starter with sharp problem-solving skills and desire to grow. In this role, you will partner with a wide variety of contributors to ensure our initiatives deliver great customer and colleague experiences. The candidate must work well in a dynamic environment, and at times under the pressure of strict deadlines. The ideal candidate would excel in the ability to pivot from high-level project management responsibilities to more granular level administrative tasks throughout the day.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Work across a wide range of strategic initiatives to help ensure objectives of the area are attained

　　Lead key colleague initiatives, including processes for organizational effectiveness and completion of requirements across the team

　　Play a key role in driving the goals of the team

　　Identify and track key project achievements

　　Attend team meetings and record meeting minutes

　　Provide planning and coordination support, including project management, analytical support, and support of critical initiatives as required, including supervising progress against key priorities

　　Support the development and execution of internal communications and logistics for key events, business updates and other activities, including accountability for organizing town halls

　　Strong communicator with results-driven mindset

　　Develop communication materials, presentations, and analytics for town halls/meetings

　　Prepare and present executive level dashboards, reports and metrics

　　Proactively develop a strong network and working relationships with various constituents across the company to accomplish tasks on behalf of the team

　　Balance the management of day-to-day business priorities along with long-term strategic imperatives

　　Promote open roles through company networks, LinkedIn, etc. and support hiring leaders with job postings as needed

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Impeccable time management and multi-tasking skills

　　Ability to exercise sound judgment, solve problems, act independently and be resourceful with the ability to maintain composure under pressure

　　Experienced with project coordinating and management

　　Able to produce innovative, creative, and impactful presentations for all levels of leadership with exceptional MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word skills

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive presence, with experience translating complex information and requirements into clear and defined tasks

　　Highly motivated self-starter with ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, with excellent organization skills and careful attention to detail

　　Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances

　　Ability to learn quickly and work proactively with minimal direction

　　Be innovative and have a collaborative approach to problem solving and overcoming barriers

　　Ability to influence without authority and collaborate across departmental and geographic boundaries

　　Strong sense of integrity and ability to deal with issues and subject matter that requires considerable sensitivity, discretion, and judgment

　　Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Confluence, Jive, and SharePoint a plus.

　　Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent work experience

　　Qualifications

　　Salary Range: $85,000.00 to $150,000.00 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 our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

　　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.

　　We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite or in a hybrid model (combination of 3 days in-office and virtual days).

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

　　Job: Technology

　　Primary Location: US-Arizona-Phoenix

　　Schedule Full-time

　　Req ID: 24000287