Job Description

Joining Amex Tech means discovering and shaping your contribution to something big. Here, you can work alongside talented tech teams and build a unique career with the Powerful Backing of American Express. With a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies, and a commitment to back the broader engineering community through open source, our mission is to power your success. Because Amex Tech is powered by our technology, our culture, and our colleagues.

The Associate - Portfolio Management will be a member of Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) organization, reporting to a Manager or Director. Works closely with data center operations, engineering, capacity planning teams, Customers and Partners to ensure quality standards.

• Utilizes reporting tools to monitor and track portfolio performance against delivery, cost, budget, forecast, schedule, and quality targets, ensuring accurate and timely reporting that supports decision-making processes
• Supports financial tracking of projects and portfolios using data from the Enterprise Portfolio Management System, ensuring financial data integrity and aiding in budget management, including capital and expense tracking for data center builds, upgrades and lifecycle initiatives, with guidance from peers and leaders
• Supports compilation and distribution of portfolio-level status reports to internal partners and seniors, providing clear and concise updates that facilitate informed decision-making
• Contributes to the reconciliation of portfolio funding and forecasts to ensure financial accuracy, identifying and addressing any discrepancies to maintain budget alignment, particularly across infrastructure and capacity investments.
• Provides administrative support to project management resources for system updates and maintenance, ensuring data consistency and reliability
• Administers portfolio-level risk, issue, and change control procedures, effectively managing potential impacts on project delivery under the guidance of colleagues
• Collaborates with business and technology development teams, ensuring alignment and mutual understanding of project goals
• Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives

Education and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Knowledge of financial management tools and principles
• Knowledge of Data Analytics
• Knowledge of Financial Modeling
• Basic understanding of data center infrastructure concepts

Work Experience

• Experience within a technology financial services environment
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Project)
• Experience with Enterprise Portfolio Management Systems
• Experience in budgeting and financial planning
• Exposure to infrastructure, data center, or large-scale technical program environments

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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.