Senior Manager-Business Development

American Express

New York, NY

Full Time

Senior

90k-165k

9 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. The role involves creating digital experiences, managing digital payments partnerships, and driving innovation in AI and commerce, with a focus on strategic collaboration and product development within the Digital Labs environment.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the lead project manager of the cross-enterprise agentic commerce workstream, ensuring alignment and accountability across functional teams
Lead the partner evaluation and strategic alignment to prioritize partners, including AI companies, Digital Giants, and major platforms
Lead the contract negotiation and onboarding of new partnerships
Coordinate and connect the dots across supporting enterprise workstreams, including product development, roadmap prioritization, policy and contractual implications
Regularly collaborate on and lead leadership conversations and create executive-facing materials
Be a thought leader on the evolving AI and payments landscapes to identify new partnership opportunities, drive the strategic roadmap of existing partnerships, and monitor the competition

Requirements

Exceptional interpersonal, communication and influencing skills with the ability to work with stakeholders across different functions, colleagues at all levels, and with partners
Proven track record of strong organizational, prioritization and project management skills, including managing complex and multifaceted workstreams with many internal stakeholders
Creative problem-solving skills and comfort operating with imperfect information
Strategic thinker with a savviness for new tech, connecting the dots, and thinking three steps ahead
Strong interest in AI and familiarity with key players and consumer-facing products, partnerships, tech trends, and digital products
A self-starter with an ability to excel in a dynamic environment and to switch gears as needed
3-5 years of partnerships, business development, or strategy experience

Nice to Have

Experience project managing complex and multifaceted workstreams with many internal stakeholders

Qualifications

3-5 years of partnerships, business development, or strategy experience

Benefits & Perks

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

Working at American Express

American Express emphasizes innovation, shared values, leadership, and a commitment to supporting colleagues' holistic well-being. The company fosters a culture of impact, collaboration, and continuous learning, with a focus on digital innovation, customer connection, and diversity and inclusion through initiatives like Amex Flex for flexible working arrangements.

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