Lead Network Strategy: Director of Network Business Planning
**Rewritten Job Description:**
About the Role:
We're seeking a seasoned Director of Network Business Planning to lead our Network & Acquirer Solutions team in driving strategic initiatives and optimizing network performance. As a key member of our Global Merchant & Network Services group, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing business plans, metrics, and reporting to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the annual Tech Investment Planning process, identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance the process
- Establish and monitor overall network performance, including KPIs and scorecards
- Drive product oversight by supporting product governance activities, including PRSAs, AEMP54, and TLM
- Support the creation of materials for Enterprise forums with senior stakeholders across all business units
- Stay informed with initiatives across the enterprise and connect the dots across all network products
- Support urgent and important strategic initiatives with thought leadership and drive stretch projects
Requirements:
- Relevant experience: Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and track record of process optimization
- Leadership skills: Strong track record of leadership, both in building high-performing diverse teams and creating followership
- Executive communication skills: Outstanding communicator with the ability to distill complex topics into clear and concise messages
- Relationship Management: Consistent track record of establishing, developing, and leveraging partner relationships
- Thought leadership: Strategic and innovative mindset, with the ability to synthesize and translate market and industry trends
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ability to spot new trends and opportunities, develop a business case, and overcome objections
- Highly collaborative: Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Intellectual curiosity: High intellectual curiosity, with excellent creative and critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Great attitude: High energy, optimistic attitude, and good sense of humor
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually
- 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
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
About American Express:
At American Express, we're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We're an equal opportunity employer and make 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.
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If you're a motivated individual ready to contribute to a thriving team, we encourage you to apply now! We're excited to review your application.
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