Description At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways.
Whether were supporting our customers financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining whats possible
– and were proud to back each other every step of the way.
When you join TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day.
The Network & Acquiring Solutions team (NAS) is the heart of the American Express Enterprise, powering billions of transactions through the global payments processing network that we develop and lead.
We work across almost every American Express business unit as well as with external partners, providers, and key industry collaborators.
We are known to be intellectually curious and problem solvers as we take on the most imperative initiatives facing the payments industry today, such as securing online transactions and enabling faster, more convenient ways to pay.
The Network Capability Delivery team within NAS works to deliver a full-scale modernized Network including new digital products such as Debit, QR, Tokenization and Local Network solutions to meet the evolving demands of global payment networks and adapt to local needs while ensuring continued global interoperability.
This enables us to attract new customers, operate in new markets, react to changing regulatory demands, and process new/emerging types of payments.
A role on this team will challenge you to broaden your skills and industry savvy in a collaborative, diverse and inclusive team environment.
The Business Architect is part of the Network Capability Delivery Team.
This team interfaces between the business partners and the engineers that provide the subject matter expertise related to their products and processes, creates features and user stories and leads scope discussions and analysis required to define and deliver the minimum viable product.
Key Responsibilities Business Architect Drive Technical Product Roadmap and strategy Develop a technical understanding of the Network and act as the subject matter specialist for American Express network functionality Participate in technical discussions with Engineering teams Work with other product owners, deployment teams and technologies to ensure product vision is met Partner with Technologies and Product Teams to understand the roadmap and prioritize into a backlog with clearly defined features and user stories Utilize agile tools and techniques to drive successful delivery and maximize value to partners Raise risks and issues in a timely manner Identify and drive opportunities for improvement Provide consultancy to business partners (e.g.
Operation Teams, Finance, Technology, Compliance) to ensure that processes, capabilities and platforms are utilized appropriately Influence, lead and communicate to all levels across a broad range of customers and constituents as well as build and maintain relationships Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science and/or relevant experience 5-10 years of experience in Engineering/Technical field Experience in Security protocols and Managed File Transfer 3 years of Product Management experience and/or relevant experience Agile experience is a must Agile certification/s preferred Knowledge/ Skills Experience as a Scrum Master/Product Owner/Product Manager/Technical Lead/Architect or similar role with familiarity with Rally, JIRA or similar tools Understanding of Scaled Agile (SAFe) principles and experience effectively managing a backlog of competing initiatives Experience driving results and collaborating in a cross-functional and global environment “Growth Mindset” with a passion for innovative thinking High level of comfort working with technology teams, and a strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and development terminology Flexibility in supporting various time zones, as role supports global initiatives (India, UK & US) Familiarity/experience in payment networks and/or payment products desirable, a plus Authorizations, Clearing, Pricing and/or Settlement experience, a plus High performing behaviors Able to challenge the status quo and drive innovation by generating creative ideas and solutions Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, manage conflicting priorities and influence without authority are necessary leadership attributes of the successful candidate Adapts to change quickly and easily Knows when to raise decisions and when to make on-the-spot decisions Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S.
is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally.
That’s why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture.
Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
If the role you are applying for is designated as hybrid or onsite, you will be required to demonstrate that you have completed your primary COVID-19 vaccination series (i.e.
2 doses for Moderna/Pfizer and 1 dose for J&J) in order to work in or visit any of our offices.
This requirement is subject to legally required accommodations.
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Job: Network Primary Location: United States Other Locations: US-Arizona-Phoenix, US-New York-New York, US-Florida-Sunrise Schedule Full-time Req ID: 22015515