Technical Project Manager

Technical Project ManagerPhoenix, ArizonaCloud Security Strategy; Governance Team – Technical Project Manager American Express continues to deliver complex, high-impact technology initiatives that support enterprise strategy and operational excellence. The Technical Project Manager is an integral member of the organization, responsible for leading the delivery of special projects and Enterprise Top Programs (ETPs) while ensuring strong execution discipline, risk-informed decision making, and high-quality outcomes across technical teams. This role serves as a critical connector across TRIS and Enterprise Cloud (EC) teams, driving alignment, transparency, and shared ownership of outcomes. The Technical Project Manager ensures projects are planned, tracked, and delivered effectively while proactively managing dependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations. You will work closely with TRIS, EC, Engineering, Architecture, and Product stakeholders to coordinate delivery efforts across multiple teams. This position demands a highly organized, execution-focused leader with strong technical acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage ambiguity while driving results in a fast-paced enterprise environment.Responsibilities Include:Lead and drive the successful delivery of special projects and Enterprise Top Programs (ETPs) for TRIS teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, and quality expectations.Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies across multiple technical teams.Partner closely with TRIS and Enterprise Cloud (EC) teams to strengthen cross-team collaboration, communication, and shared ownership of delivery outcomes.Act as a primary liaison between TRIS and EC stakeholders to coordinate execution, resolve dependencies, and enable integrated delivery.Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks and issues; drive mitigation strategies and escalate as appropriate.Facilitate project governance activities including status reporting, risk reviews, dependency management, and executive readouts.Ensure project execution aligns with established delivery frameworks, engineering standards, and risk-informed practices.Support teams by removing impediments, improving delivery workflows, and promoting best practices for execution and collaboration.Track and report progress against commitments, ensuring transparency and accountability across stakeholders.Drive continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned and opportunities to enhance project delivery effectiveness.Required Skills/Experience:Demonstrated experience managing complex technical projects in an enterprise environment.Strong understanding of software development and infrastructure delivery lifecycles, including dependencies across engineering, security, and platform teams.Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing delivery across multiple workstreams.Ability to identify and manage technical and delivery risks, balancing quality, scope, and timelines.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience facilitating collaboration across diverse teams.Experience with Agile, hybrid, or waterfall delivery methodologies.Ability to develop and maintain project documentation including plans, timelines, RAID logs, and status reports.Comfort working in ambiguous environments while driving clarity and execution discipline.Experience supporting large-scale enterprise initiatives or strategic programs preferred.Educational Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field; or equivalent experience. Project management certifications (PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or similar) are a plus.