As a Project Manager at American Express, you will lead non-Agile projects from initiation to implementation. This role involves planning, coordinating, and status reporting, with a focus on managing project costs, resources, change requests, risks, and issues to maximize business benefits.
Skills Required
- Oracle Financials
- Financial Literacy
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Risk Management
- Communication
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning. Develop detailed project plans and ensure clarity of scope and approach for all stakeholders.
- Progress Tracking. Identify and track key project milestones and ensure systems of record for project reporting are up-to-date.
- Budget Management. Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and actuals, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Change Control. Implement effective change control procedures to manage scope, schedule, and cost.
- Risk Management. Assess and communicate progress, risks, and issues, ensuring effective mitigation strategies.
Scope of Impact/Influence
- Deliver small projects that bring functional changes to single business products/services.
- Provide support to medium to large-scale projects affecting multiple applications and business products/services.
Education & Experience
- Degree. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- Experience. Relevant experience in technology and business, with a background in project management.
High-Performing Behaviors
- Deadline Management. Ability to handle project resources and meet deadlines.
- Financial Control. Skill in managing project budgets and financial variances.
- Risk Mitigation. Ability to track and mitigate project risks.
- Compliance. Ensure project compliance with regulatory obligations and high-quality deliverables.
Technical Core Competencies
- Communication. Adaptive communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders.
- Agile Practices. Understanding of Agile methodologies.
- Organizational Change Management. Expertise in managing organizational change.
- Technical Acumen. Knowledge of technology industry trends and internal tools.
Game Changers
- Adaptability. Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions.
- Collaboration. Ability to work effectively with teams.
- Continuous Improvement. Focus on improving processes and outcomes.
- Courage. Willingness to make tough decisions.
- Curiosity. Eagerness to learn and explore new ideas.
- Ingenuity. Creativity in problem-solving.
- Tenacity. Persistence in overcoming challenges.
Role Core Competencies
- Functional. Expertise in portfolio, program, and project support.
- Leadership. Strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Product Delivery. Influence and negotiation skills, with effective relationship management.
- Business. Strong planning, organizing, and problem-solving abilities.
- Preferred Qualifications. Previous experience in DevOps/Cloud teams is a plus.
Benefits
- Compensation. Competitive base salaries and bonus incentives.
- Health & Wellness. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits. Access to on-site wellness centers and confidential counseling support.
- Work Flexibility. Hybrid working model with options for onsite or virtual arrangements.
- Parental Leave. Generous paid parental leave policies.
- Career Development. Opportunities for career growth and training.
Equal Opportunity Statement
American Express is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are made 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.
Application Process. To apply, visit the American Express Careers portal.
This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a leading financial services company, with a supportive environment that values professional and personal development.