Associate Product Manager - Data Management (AZ)

Open to Phoenix Only

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values 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.
Enterprise Data Management & Products (EDMP), a key part of our Technology organization, focuses on delivering data products that fuel business growth and unlock value, while also shaping robust data management strategies and governance solutions. Our aim is to propel growth, unlock potential, enhance efficiency, manage risk, and foster talent. By prioritizing enterprise growth across all sectors, we create solutions that enhance satisfaction and value, streamline operations for scalability, and maintain trust and security.

Bill Rate $120hr / TBD

Associate Product Manager - Data Management
Primary Responsibilities

• Support management of the product backlog for EDM platforms (e.g., Data Catalog, Data Lineage, Reference Data Management, Metadata tools) under guidance of senior product managers
• Translate business requirements into user stories with clear acceptance criteria
• Collaborate with engineering teams during sprint ceremonies (planning, refinement, standups)
• Participate in SIT/UAT/PIV testing by validating features and documenting defects
• Support product adoption efforts by contributing to documentation, release notes, and user training materials
• Assist in product lifecycle activities including requirements gathering, testing, deployment, and post-release support
• Partner with Engineering and stakeholders to support delivery of product roadmap items and ensure timely execution of defined features
• Monitor product usage and collect feedback to support continuous improvement
• Assist in tracking KPIs and preparing reporting insights for leadership
  Qualification Requirements
• 2-4 years of experience in analytics, product, or data-related roles
• Experience working in a technology or data environment (financial services experience is a plus, not required)
• Ability to translate business needs into structured requirements
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work within cross-functional teams
• Foundational understanding of data concepts (metadata, lineage, RDM, etc.)
• Experience using Agile methodologies and product development lifecycle
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration tools and basic SQL is needed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience