At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared 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.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
How will you make an impact in this role?
As a Director of Data Management, you will lead the team responsible for the day-to-day compliance with the policy within their domains/business units.
You and your team are responsible for identifying critical data, maintaining data definitions, classifying data, supporting data sourcing / usage requests, evaluating Data Quality Controls, and confirming Data Issues are remediated.
You have the opportunity to partner across various business units, technology teams, and product/platform teams to define and implement the data governance strategy, monitoring and managing data quality, resolving data/platform issues, driving consistency, usability, and governance of specific product data across the organization.
YourPrimary Responsibilities may include:
Data Analytics and StrategyOverall leadership, oversight and monitoring of databases and execution of processes to bring data under governance (e.g., system of record vs authorized data source definitions, purge policies, data mapping, identifying data management roles, documenting data and classifying systems etc.)Partner with AXP Chief Data Office to customize the Enterprise Data Governance, Management and Sharing program to the needs of the BusinessDefine frameworks, operating model and organizational change considerations for data governance and management in support of new and existing data capabilitiesCollaborate with data owners and users to modify or implement new repeatable and reliable businesses processes in order to implement truly effective data managementHarmonize key policies and guidelines (e.g. Data Quality, Data Definition, Data Creation.
Data Sharing, Data Usage policies) with the processes necessary to carry out those policies, in collaboration with multi-functional partnersPartner with legal, compliance and operational excellence to account for and uphold diverse privacy and compliance requirements across geographies.
Ensure appropriate protections for data integrity, privacy, and regulatory compliance, including assurances for the validity of different potential analysesOwn end to end execution of key reporting and control processes related to dataDevelop and produce key metrics scorecards and program status communications for the full suite of teams within the Data OfficeProvide expert PMO for Data Office initiative intake and prioritizationSome Qualificationsmay include:
8+ years of direct work experience in large scale/enterprise data projects, with at least 4 years of direct experience relating to creation and execution of formal data governance and/or data management programsConsistent record of understanding business challenges and strategies and connecting those to data and capabilitiesStrong working knowledge of current and upcoming data governance, data management and data product techniques and trends, with a point of view on evolving concepts and standard methodologiesSenior level program management experience, with partners across a diverse, global set of business unitsDemonstrable experience of driving meaningful improvements in business value through data management and strategyAbility to work with white space to design and complete solutions to solve sophisticated challenges.High-caliber communication skills, both in terms of preparing and delivering a strategic vision and updates to large groups and senior leaderAbility to put enterprise thinking first, connect the role’s agenda to enterprise priorities and balance the needs of customers, partners, colleagues & shareholdersDemonstrated learning agility, ability to make decisions quickly and with the highest level of integrityEagerness to test, learn, fail and improve is crucialMust have a positive, collaborative leadership style with colleague and customer first attitudeSalary Range: $123,000.00 to $215,250.00 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% 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