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Product Owner

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Product
  • Phoenix

AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years in Product Ownership/Management, Agile familiarity, strong analytical skills, and experience in financial services to drive initiatives and engage stakeholders effectively.
  • You will prioritize and deliver network capabilities, collaborate with teams, write user stories, lead agile practices, and develop proposals for product enhancements to maximize value.

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Relevant experience in Product Ownership/Product Management (minimum 3 years).
  • Thrive in taking an analytical approach with an ability to develop insights and provide recommendations for prioritization decisions.
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies a must.
  • Superior organizational skills and the ability to autonomously manage several initiatives at once and drive results in a fast paced, multi-partner environment with constant change.
  • Experience in working with product and capability delivery teams on prioritization and defining requirements, then operationalizing and launching product enhancements.
  • Exceptional communication skills with ability to engage, influence, negotiate and inspire partners and stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to clearly articulate complexities.
  • Strong thought leadership and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in delivering complex process and customer journey flows.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the financial services industry preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Product Owner leading the prioritization and delivery of critical network capabilities.
  • Work with other product owners and technology teams to ensure the product vision is realized.
  • Act as the subject matter specialist for Multi-Rail Capabilities.
  • Utilize agile tools and techniques to drive successful delivery, including writing features, user stories, and leading team ceremonies (refinement and planning).
  • Lead and support agile delivery practices to deliver maximum value and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with capability delivery, product and technology teams to develop, integrate, test and release capabilities across multiple applications.
  • Build proposals for future product enhancements, creating business cases that outline pros / cons, weighs costs, and quantifies efficiencies of specific enhancements.

FAQs

What is the role of a Product Owner at American Express?

The Product Owner at American Express leads the prioritization and delivery of critical network capabilities, partnering with business stakeholders and the technology team to realize the product vision.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Product Ownership or Product Management is required, with experience in the financial services industry preferred.

What methodologies should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should be familiar with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

What are the key responsibilities of the Product Owner?

Key responsibilities include writing features and user stories, leading team ceremonies, driving agile delivery practices, developing business cases for product enhancements, and collaborating with capability delivery, product, and technology teams.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include superior organizational skills, exceptional communication abilities, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and thought leadership.

Is there a salary range for this position?

Yes, the salary range is from $90,000.00 to $165,000.00 annually, plus bonus and benefits.

Does American Express offer benefits for employees?

Yes, American Express offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries, bonus incentives, retirement savings plans, medical insurance, paid parental leave, and wellness programs.

What is the work model for this position?

The work model is flexible, with options for hybrid, onsite, or fully virtual arrangements depending on the role and business needs.

Are there opportunities for career development?

Yes, American Express provides career development and training opportunities to support employees' professional growth.

What type of environment does American Express promote?

American Express promotes an inclusive environment where all colleagues feel seen, heard, and valued, reflecting the company’s commitment to diversity and belonging.

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1850
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day. These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more. For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.

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  • We Back Our Customers

    Relationships are at the heart of our business. We strive to be essential to our customers by delivering exceptional products, services and experiences every day – and promise to have their backs in everything we do.

  • We Make It Great

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  • We Respect People

    We trust and respect one another for who we are and what we contribute. We are accountable to one another and empower every voice through open, courageous dialogue so others feel heard.

  • We Embrace Diversity

    We see diversity of people and experiences as fuel for the creativity and innovation we need to be and deliver our best.

  • We Stand for Inclusion

    We all have biases. However, we do not tolerate bias that excludes or minimizes anyone – all people belong. We’re committed to ensuring that we have a welcoming and inclusive culture where everyone’s voice matters and where people of all races, ethnicities, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, religions, disabilities and viewpoints can thrive.

  • We Win As a Team

    We view each other as colleagues—part of the same team, striving to deliver the brand promise to our customers and each other every day. Individual performance is essential and valued, but never at the expense of the team.

  • We Support Our Communities

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