Directors, Digital Products at American Express Company South Africa

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

215250.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Digital Strategy, Technology Solutions, Business Analytics, Automation, AI-driven Analytics, Cloud-based Solutions, AWS, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, Performance Tracking, Executive Reporting, Data Visualization, Process Optimization, Agile, Scrum

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service. 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. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. seeks Directors, Digital Products to leverage IT, information systems, and data science expertise to drive performance tracking, strategic alignment, and data-driven decision-making across the organization. Envision and progress the design and implementation of automation, AI-driven analytics, and cloud-based solutions to optimize business processes. Responsible for project managing the development of executive scorecards, internal metrics, and financial reporting to enhance transparency and operational efficiency. Drive cross-functional initiatives, employee engagement efforts, and talent management programs to foster collaboration and innovation. Develop executive communications, presentation materials, and strategic insights to support leadership in business planning and organizational effectiveness. Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, followed by 5 years of progressively responsible experience in digital strategy, technology solutions, and business analytics within a complex organization. Experience must also include 3 years of experience with automation, AI-driven analytics, and cloud-based solutions, including AWS, SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. Experience must also include 1 year experience with each of the following: performance tracking, executive reporting, and data visualization for strategic decision-making; leading process optimization and improvement initiatives, leveraging technology to improve efficiency and scalability; managing cross-functional projects, employee engagement programs, and talent management initiatives; Agile and Scrum methodologies for digital product design, development, testing, and implementation; and machine learning, Mainframe modernization, and enterprise Big Data analytics. Telecommuting is available up to 2 days per week. Job Location: New York, NY Salary Range: $172,254.00 to $215,250.00 annually 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 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. 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 The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider a number of job-related factors, including experience and location. #LI-DNI #FB-DNI #IN-DNI #TW-DNI #GD-DNI

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Responsibilities

The role involves leveraging IT, data science, and information systems expertise to drive performance tracking, strategic alignment, and data-driven decision-making, including envisioning and progressing the design and implementation of automation and AI-driven analytics solutions. Responsibilities also include project managing executive scorecards, developing executive communications, and driving cross-functional initiatives to foster collaboration and innovation.