With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The Strategy & Transformation (S&T) team is responsible for identification, planning and delivery of strategic initiatives that enable the Controllership and broader Finance organization to achieve their objectives.  The team supports the delivery of large-scale projects that support Mergers & Acquisition deals, improve processes, enhance the control environment, support business growth activities, and implement new technologies.   The S&T team is part of the Strategic Enablement & Governance (SEG) & Global Treasury Controllership (GTC) Team. 

The project manager role will be responsible for leading and executing initiatives by driving the delivery of key project outcomes. This role will have significant exposure to global stakeholders and senior leaders. While the projects will change over time, a strong set of core project management skills is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transformation projects and strategic initiatives for various parts of the Controllership and broader Finance organization.

• Comprehensive project management to execute on strategic priorities, taking a project from solution design, planning and mobilization through execution & delivery.

• Establish end-to-end processes, controls, dashboards / metrics and requirements for sponsored projects.

• Consistent application of governance standards across all project types.

• Extensive stakeholder engagement and facilitation across all levels of management.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in driving Project Management, Process Transformation and Reengineering, with proven ability to lead multiple large scale initiatives, independently

• Excellent communication skills and track record of collaborating, influencing, and extensively coordinating with internal and external partners, including senior leaders

• Ability to manage multiple demands successfully within a matrixed organization

• Results oriented, ability to lead and influence without authority

• Proven strategic thought leadership with ability to translate strategy into well-defined outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of AXP Controllership Processes

• CA / CPA / BS in Finance, Accounting or closely related fields (or alternatively an MBA)

• Strong technical aptitude and ability to work with Technology to drive solutions

• Strong understanding of Process Mapping, Analysis and other relevant Six Sigma methodology

• Big 4 and/or consulting experience preferred