Senior Manager Data Governance & Management @ American Express
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About American Express
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values, and Leadership Behaviors. Join Team Amex to experience comprehensive support for holistic well-being, career growth, and a voice that matters.
Role Overview
The Senior Manager Data Governance & Management is part of the Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) Data Office and is responsible for compliance with the Enterprise Data Management Operating Policy. You will lead activities including identifying critical data, maintaining definitions, classifying data, and supporting data sourcing and risk controls management.
Primary Responsibilities
- Identify data incidents and perform root-cause analysis.
- Develop advanced knowledge of the Enterprise Data Management Operating Policy.
- Monitor holistic platform data quality including key reports.
- Identify data risk with input from upstream and downstream partners.
- Establish, maintain, and test controls to manage data risk.
- Document system level lineage with business units.
- Influence the identification of critical data elements and roadmap development.
- Collaborate with product managers to manage new data use cases per policy.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in data management, data architecture and strategy (MDM/CRM platforms).
- Hands-on experience in Data Management and Data Governance including metadata, lineage, and data quality.
- Excellent written and oral communication with strong influence across levels.
- Advanced degree in relevant fields or MBA preferred.
- Experience in audits, risk management and US/International regulations.
- Proficiency in SQL & Python or other programming languages.
- Experience with Agile or SAFe project methodologies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or similar fields.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $123,000.00 to $215,250.00 annually, plus bonus and benefits. Enjoy competitive base salaries, bonus incentives, retirement savings match, financial wellness support, comprehensive insurance, flexible work arrangements, generous parental leave, global wellness centers, and career development opportunities.
Work Arrangement & Location
This role offers flexible working models including onsite, hybrid, or virtual arrangements based on business needs. Employment eligibility in the U.S. is required.
Key skills/competency
- Data Governance
- Data Management
- Risk Controls
- Data Quality
- SQL
- Python
- Compliance
- Audit
- MDM
- CRM
How to Get Hired at American Express
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight data governance and management expertise.
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- Network strategically: Connect with American Express alumni on LinkedIn.
- Prepare for interviews: Review case studies in data risk management.