Manager - Portfolio Manager

The Portfolio Manager role will be supporting the Enterprise Cloud portfolio reporting to the Director – Portfolio Management, and work with senior Technology leaders to manage the Operating Expense plan with a strategic focus on expense optimization. The successful candidate will have deep Opex analytics and financial management experience, relentless attention to detail, executive presentation experience, and the ability to build and leverage positive relationships with the team and partners.
Our ideal candidate is highly organized with effective communication/storytelling skills and a bias towards action. You show up with passion, are not afraid to challenge the status quo or thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Portfolio Director, team and partners to help define, plan, and build the technology Opex portfolio for Enterprise Cloud.

• Manage day-to-day Portfolio activities such as resourcing, financial modelling and data trending, risk and opportunity identification.

• Take ownership in managing and ensuring successful financial and operational outcomes across the portfolio - gathering status updates and escalating delivery risks when needed.

• Build strong partnerships with technology, finance, and business stakeholders to maintain and deliver against technology roadmaps.

• Develop recommendations by connecting the dots between seemingly disparate conversations, workstreams, and data, and synthesizing feedback.

• Enable Executive leadership decision making through development and presentation of metrics and insights covering areas of operations, delivery, finance and business.

• Collaborate effectively and build key relationships with stakeholder teams to identify and manage milestones and overall plan.

• Promote awareness and transparency by keeping stakeholders informed of key decisions and relevant timelines.

• Support development of change management initiatives, implementation strategy, and enabling tools/processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

• Data Analytics and Financial modeling

• 5+ years of Portfolio or Program Management experience, in a large technology organization.

• Ability to execute and maintain high performance under tight timelines.

• Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Superb written and verbal communication; advanced or expert Excel, PowerPoint and visual presentation skills.

• Problem solving and root cause identification skills.

• Cloud Technology knowledge.

• Literacy in financial modeling/analysis; should be able to connect strategy to financial results.

• Excellent at building relationships and inspiring others.

• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.

• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.

• Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics.

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.

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

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