Director, Technology M&A at American Express

DescriptionYou 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 work alongside talented colleagues 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 of #TeamAmex.Our Team: Technology Strategy & Business DevelopmentAre you passionate about creating the world’s best customer experience and winning in the digital economy?Do you want to accelerate our digital transformation by connecting the dots between business strategy, customer journeys, disruptive technologies, capabilities, and platforms?The Tech Strategy & Business Development (TSBD) team is an internal consulting team within the Technology organization. The team focuses on projects in areas such as Strategy/Management Consulting, Platform Strategy, and Mergers & Acquisition Advisory.  The team has also been tasked with leading a function focused on external engagement with leading technology partners to ensure American Express remains at the forefront of innovation.The Technology M&A Strategy team within TSBD supports Amex’s growth and profitability through M&A transactions by collaborating across technology teams, business units, functional teams, and target companies to design and deliver comprehensive technical solutions while monitoring and mitigating risk. The teams leads end-to-end management of the product/ platform assessments, and people/tools integrations throughout the M&A lifecycleThe role: Director, Technology M&A StrategyAs a Director on the Technology M&A Strategy team, you will:Drive cross functional technical and non-technical collaborations to develop comprehensive Technology M&A integration / separation strategy and roadmapLead end to end Technology M&A integration / separation activities from due diligence to post-merger integration Partner with and coordinate across technology teams (i.e. Enterprise Architecture, Information Security, Infrastructure, Systems and Engineering etc.) to conduct platform and technical capacity assessmentLead and coordinate evaluation of the technical aspects of potential deals, identify and mitigate technology risks, and ensure alignment with business strategiesLead capability modeling and support build/buy/partner/reuse analysisMonitors and communicates the progress of the Technology M&A plan delivery and ensures timely and effective communication of the status in terms of cost, forecast, schedule and assessment of risks/issuesNegotiates and influences cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate resourcing levels are engaged and maintained throughout the execution of the Technology M&A planPro-actively anticipates risks and issues and ensures that appropriate mitigation planning is in place to avoid compromising delivery and seamless integrationLead or contributes to continual Tech M&A process improvement or re-engineering activitiesInfluence others, often without direct authority, persuading with compelling data, facts, and conclusions.Help build an awesome culture through team building and colleague engagement activitiesQualifications·       8+ years of experience in planning and execution of Technology M&A integrations and separations·       In depth experience in technology product/platform and people/tools integration activities  ·       Thorough understanding and experience in managing end to end Tech M&A lifecycle, including Due Diligence process, Strategy & Planning phase and post-merger integration processes, ability to resolve challenges to ensure a seamless transition·       Familiarity with one or more core Technology functions in a strategic capacity (i.e. Infrastructure and Cloud Strategy, Enterprise/Business Architecture, Resiliency/Cyber Security Strategy etc.) ·       Proven leadership experience to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing strategic advice and communicating complex M&A / technical concepts in an accessible and executive manner·       Proficiency in developing excellent quality presentations and communication materials for an executive audience·       Must be a strong leader and proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team ·       High degree of strategic and analytical capability, including the ability to perform data driven analysis, synthesize key points, implications and make recommendations ·       Outstanding interpersonal, communication and influencing skills with the ability to work with partners across different functions, colleagues at all levels, and with partners·       Exceptional skill in driving results against aggressive timelines, managing multiple priorities and executing flawlessly·       Exceptional program management skills to lead end-to-end Tech M&A Program delivery ·       Ability to operate in ambiguity, white space, and evolving priorities.Preferred:·       10+ years in technology in the payment processing, credit card or financial services·       Prior experience in managing the integration of multiple M&A deals within payments sector·       In depth knowledge of AXP businesses and/or technology functions is a plus.·       Experience working with large scale cloud platforms, network or digital workplace QualificationsSalary Range: $145,000.00 to $230,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefitsThe 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 opportunitiesFor 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.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.US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the “Know Your Rights” poster and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.If the links do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window:  to access the three posters.Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions. Job Field: TechnologySchedule: Full-time