Project Manager, Financial Data Engineering jobs in United States
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American Express · 8 hours ago

Project Manager, Financial Data Engineering

American Express is a company with a long history of innovation and commitment to its customers and employees. The Project Manager for the Finance Data Management and Governance team will be responsible for organizing key business processes, including project reporting, budget management, and stakeholder communication, while collaborating closely with team members to ensure project success.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the planning and execution of strategic and operational projects across business and technology functions
Develop project plans with defined milestones, timelines, and deliverables
Identify risks and dependencies; recommend mitigation strategies to ensure project success
Track project performance and maintain transparent reporting mechanisms
Maintain budget for entire FDMG team
Support key operational cadences including staff meetings, town halls, and business reviews
Assist in quarterly and annual planning activities, including OKR development, resource tracking, and progress reporting
Coordinate meeting logistics, materials preparation, and follow-ups to ensure action items are completed
Partner with internal stakeholders to develop clear, effective communication materials including presentations, updates, and status reports
Facilitate information flow between project teams and leadership to ensure alignment and informed decision-making
Promote consistency and clarity in execution across functional areas
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, and enhance project transparency
Recommend tools or frameworks that enhance project and team effectiveness

Qualification

Budget ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteProject ManagementPMP CertificationFinancial ManagementStakeholder CoordinationCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree required; preferred fields include Business, Technology, or related areas
3 - 6 years of experience in project management, operations, or program coordination
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience crafting executive-facing content
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint & Excel), SharePoint, Confluence, and OneDrive
PMP or related certification is a plus

Preferred

Strong communication and organizational skills
Proven ability to solve problems and plan long-term projects
Experience in creating engaging and informative presentations
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Proven track record of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
Ability to work independently and influence without direct authority
Commitment to fostering an inclusive team culture
Strong understanding of financial management and data analysis

Benefits

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

Company

American Express

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American Express is a financial services company that provides credit cards, charge cards, payment solutions, and related services.

H1B Sponsorship

American Express has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (137)
2024 (95)
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2022 (131)
2021 (111)
2020 (114)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Brett Mooney
CEO & Country Manager, American Express Canada
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Stephen J. Squeri
Chairman and CEO
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