Director Cybersecurity -Data Security Product Management (Data Security Po at American Express Company South Africa

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

256250.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Security Product Management, Data Security Posture Management, Data Protection, Product Vision, Roadmap Development, Risk Management, Product Portfolio Management, Engineering Partnership, Architecture Partnership, Compliance, Legal Stakeholder Management, Product Requirements Definition, Product Lifecycle Management, Scalability, Encryption, Key Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. We are seeking an experienced Director of Data Security Product Management to lead the strategy, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade data security capabilities across a complex, large-scale organization. This role is responsible for building and evolving a cohesive portfolio of data security products and platform capabilities that deliver clear, measurable enterprise value. That value is demonstrated through meaningful risk reduction, faster enablement of new business products and initiatives, and security solutions that are easy to implement, adopt, and operate at scale. The ideal candidate has deep experience operating in highly regulated or security-conscious enterprise environments and brings a strong foundation in disciplined product management practices. They are adept at translating enterprise risk, compliance, and business needs into scalable, flexible product solutions. Experience in data security enablement areas such as encryption, key management, data protection, and access controls is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities: Define and own the long-term product vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise data security capabilities, ensuring alignment with business priorities, risk management objectives, and technology strategy Develop, manage, and mature a portfolio of complementary product capabilities that address current enterprise needs while providing modularity and flexibility to support future requirements Partner closely with engineering, architecture, risk, compliance, legal, and business stakeholders to assess needs, define outcomes, and translate those needs into clear, actionable product requirements Apply strong product rigor practices, including problem framing, outcome-based prioritization, dependency management, value measurement, and end-to-end product lifecycle management Ensure all solutions are enterprise-ready, with a focus on scalability, reliability, resilience, ease of implementation, and intuitive user experience for both technical and non-technical users Establish and track success metrics that clearly demonstrate the value delivered by the data security product portfolio, including reduced risk exposure, improved time to enablement, and operational efficiencies Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and vendor capabilities to inform roadmap evolution, build-versus-buy decisions, and long-term product strategy Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field. 12–15+ years of overall professional experience, including 8–10+ years in senior product management or leadership roles within large enterprise organizations Proven experience building, scaling, and managing enterprise-grade product portfolios, preferably in data security, information security, data protection, or platform engineering domains Strong background in data security enablement, such as encryption, key management, data protection, access controls, or related security capabilities Exceptional ability in disciplined product management and product rigor practices, including assessing needs, defining outcomes, and prioritizing work based on enterprise value and risk reduction Demonstrated strength in designing scalable, modular, and interoperable product capabilities that can evolve to meet changing enterprise and regulatory needs Ability to balance near-term delivery with long-term strategic thinking, ensuring solutions remain flexible and sustainable over time Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align senior leaders and executive audiences Preferred Qualifications: Secondary degree: Masters or MBA with a technical concentration (e.g., computer science, engineering, information security, or a related field) is preferred. What Success Looks Like A clearly articulated, outcome-driven data security product vision and portfolio that is well understood and adopted across the enterprise Measurable reduction in enterprise data risk through consistent, scalable security controls and strong adoption of product capabilities Faster and simpler enablement of new products, platforms, and business initiatives through reusable, well-designed security solutions Data security products that are trusted, usable, and seamlessly integrated into enterprise technology ecosystems Salary Range: $144,250.00 to $256,250.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + 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%25 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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions. 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, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually. US Job Seekers - Click to view the “Know Your Rights” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

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Responsibilities

This role is responsible for defining and owning the long-term product vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise data security capabilities, ensuring alignment with business priorities and risk management objectives. The director will develop and mature a portfolio of complementary product capabilities while partnering closely with engineering, architecture, and risk stakeholders to translate needs into actionable product requirements.