American Express · 6 hours ago
Senior Manager - Data Strategy and Product
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$123K/yr - $215K/yr
3+ years expAmerican Express is a company with a long history of innovation and commitment to its stakeholders. The Senior Data Strategy and Product Manager will be responsible for ensuring efficient data governance practices within the Enterprise Technology Services Data Office, collaborating with various stakeholders to operationalize data policies and improve data products.
Credit CardsFinanceFinancial ServicesPaymentsTravel
No H1B
Responsibilities
Act as an ETS SME and hands-on user of enterprise data governance tools (e.g., data catalog, lineage, data quality). Provide practical guidance on when, how, and why to use specific tools
Identify gaps, friction points, and adoption blockers in existing tools and partner with enterprise product owners to influence roadmap decisions based on ETS needs
Support proof-of-concepts to validate new capabilities before broader rollout
Lead & drive initiatives independently
Partner with ETS Data Stewards and Custodians to streamline execution of lineage, metadata, and control documentation
Develop advanced knowledge of the Enterprise Data Management Operating Policy and Standards in order to translate into clear ETS-specific procedures, playbooks, and execution patterns, without redefining policy
Define scalable approaches for recurring governance activities (e.g., critical data element governance onboarding, use of authorized sources, third-party data sharing)
Define and mature ETS-specific governance building blocks, aligned to enterprise standards and drive broader enterprise adoption where appropriate
Embed governance activities into BAU workflows (e.g., SDLC, intake, change management)
Partner with risk, legal, and compliance stakeholders to ensure governance solutions are defensible and auditable
Identify opportunities to reduce control burden through automation and better tooling
Qualification
Required
3–6 years of experience in data product management, data governance, data management, data risk, or in a regulated environment
Hands-on experience working with data governance or metadata tools, ideally in a SME capacity
Strong understanding of data governance concepts (lineage, metadata, data quality, stewardship)
Ability to translate policy and standards into executable processes
Strong stakeholder management and influence skills
Experience leading & driving initiatives independently
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or other similar fields
Preferred
Experience in procedure writing and implementation
Comfort working across business, technology, and risk partners
Experience in financial services, regulatory reporting, or risk-managed environments
Familiarity with SDLC, product delivery, or technology operating models
Experience reducing manual processes through tooling or automation
Working knowledge of SQL or data analysis concepts
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
American Express is a financial services company that provides credit cards, charge cards, payment solutions, and related services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brett Mooney
CEO & Country Manager, American Express Canada
Stephen J. Squeri
Chairman and CEO
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