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You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

As part of our diverse tech team, you can architect, code and ship software that makes us an essential part of our customers’ digital lives.  Here, you can work alongside talented engineers in an open, supportive, inclusive environment where your voice is valued, and you make your own decisions on what tech to use to solve challenging problems.  American Express offers a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies and encourages you to back the broader engineering community through open source.  And because we understand the importance of keeping your skills fresh and relevant, we give you dedicated time to invest in your professional development.  Find your place in technology on #TeamAmex.

The Chief Technology Officer Organization’s vision is to raise the bar for technical excellence, talent, strategy, and standards across Technology. It also seeks to cultivate and foster technical innovation, as well as elevate and amplify the technical heartbeat of the organization.

How will you make an impact in this role?

We are seeking a strategic, highly organized, and technically curious Senior Technical Program Manager to join our macOS engineering team. In this role, you will drive critical initiatives that enable scale, quality, and security for the macOS platform used by thousands of employees globally.

This role will partner closely with engineering and product leadership to shape priorities, track progress, remove roadblocks, and measure outcomes that deliver business impact.

Key Responsibilities:
• Drive planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional technical programs with clear timelines and milestones.
• Partner with engineering leadership to influence priorities and resolve delivery challenges.
• Build and maintain program schedules, tracking progress with clear KPIs tied to business outcomes.
• Facilitate collaboration across macOS, Security, Infrastructure, and Product teams.
• Lead stakeholder communication with regular, outcome-focused updates.
• Foster continuous process improvement and ensure best practices are applied.
• Promote an inclusive team culture and contribute to leadership discussions.
• Support Agile practices (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and coach teams on best practices.

Qualifications:
• Proven experience in technical program management
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Proven success in driving complex, large-scale technical initiatives.
• Ability to influence priorities and manage competing demands.
• Familiarity with Agile practices and program delivery metrics.
• Technical curiosity and ability to engage in detailed technical discussions.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced enterprise environments.

 

 

Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

  • 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

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.

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What You Should Know About Senior Technical Program Manager, American Express

At American Express, we are excited to welcome a passionate and strategic Senior Technical Program Manager to our macOS engineering team in Phoenix, Arizona. Here at Amex, we believe that with the right environment and commitment, individuals can achieve tremendous growth, both personally and professionally. In this role, you'll embark on an exhilarating journey where you'll lead cross-functional technical programs that impact thousands of employees through the macOS platform. You'll collaboratively engage with engineering and product leadership, helping to shape priorities, eliminate roadblocks, and measure the outcomes that drive business impact. Your knack for organization and communication will allow you to build and maintain program schedules, keep vital stakeholders informed with outcome-focused updates, and drive a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, by supporting Agile practices and promoting an inclusive team culture, you’ll play a vital role in fostering a workplace where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. We believe in investing in our people; thus, you will have ample opportunities for professional development and the chance to work with the latest technologies. If you’re a technically curious individual looking to influence and deliver high-quality projects, we invite you to join Team Amex and take your career to new heights with us. Together, we can redefine what it means to provide a superior customer experience while maintaining a strong sense of community and support.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Technical Program Manager Role at American Express
What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Technical Program Manager at American Express?

The Senior Technical Program Manager at American Express will drive the planning, execution, and delivery of critical technical programs for the macOS platform. This involves managing timelines, collaborating with engineering and product teams, and delivering outcome-focused updates while ensuring high-quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.

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What qualifications do you need to apply for the Senior Technical Program Manager position at American Express?

Candidates applying for the Senior Technical Program Manager role at American Express should have proven experience in technical program management, strong organizational and communication skills, and a successful track record in managing complex technical initiatives. Familiarity with Agile methodologies is also important, as well as the capability to engage in detailed technical discussions.

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How does American Express foster career development for Senior Technical Program Managers?

At American Express, we prioritize our colleagues' professional growth. For Senior Technical Program Managers, we provide dedicated time for professional development, access to training opportunities, and the chance to work alongside seasoned experts in the field. We also encourage participation in the broader engineering community through open-source contributions.

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What is the expected salary range for the Senior Technical Program Manager role at American Express?

The salary range for the Senior Technical Program Manager position at American Express is between $110,000 and $190,000 annually, which is complemented by bonus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation may vary based on location, experience, and other relevant factors.

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What is the work environment like for a Senior Technical Program Manager at American Express?

The work environment for a Senior Technical Program Manager at American Express is collaborative and supportive. Emphasizing inclusivity and continuous improvement, you'll work within a dynamic team structure that values the input of its members, fostering a culture where innovative ideas thrive and impactful solutions are generated.

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Can you describe your experience with managing cross-functional teams as a Senior Technical Program Manager?

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How do you prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment?

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What Agile techniques do you find most effective in technical program management?

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How do you measure the success of a technical program?

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Describe a situation where you had to resolve a significant roadblock in a project.

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How do you facilitate team collaboration and communication in a remote or hybrid work environment?

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What techniques do you use to ensure the quality and security of technical initiatives?

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How do you coach teams on Agile practices and promote continuous improvement?

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What is your approach to stakeholder management and communication?

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Why do you want to work as a Senior Technical Program Manager at American Express?

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American Express is a multinational financial services corporation and global leader in providing personal, small business, and corporate credit cards.

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