Director - TVM Operations

Job Description

You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back.

At American Express, we empower our colleagues to deliver meaningful impact through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. As part of the Technology Vendor Management (TVM) organization, the Director of TVM Operations will play a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence, standardization, and AI-enabled transformation across our global TVM organization.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The Director of TVM Operations will provide strategic leadership with a strong focus on our regional support teams by driving operational consistency, process excellence, and continuous improvement across the varied Technology Vendor Management functions. This role will partner closely with TVM leaders to identify cross-functional synergies, optimize resource utilization, and accelerate the adoption of AI and automation to improve service delivery and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the global operating model for TVM teams, driving consistency, governance, capacity planning, and operational performance.
• Partner with functional leaders across Business Process Services, Financial Management, Reporting & Controls, Software, Infrastructure, IT Labor & Cloud to identify opportunities to simplify processes, eliminate duplication, and improve productivity.
• Define and execute the TVM AI and automation strategy by identifying high-value use cases, implementing AI-enabled workflows, and embedding automation into core vendor management processes.
• Establish operational governance, performance metrics, and executive reporting to provide transparency into productivity, service quality, risk, and business outcomes.
• Lead strategic programs and cross-functional initiatives supporting the TVM roadmap, including process transformation, location strategy, operational readiness, and enterprise tooling implementations.
• Develop Outcome Key Results to drive strategic performance and track to completion.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement by standardizing processes, documenting best practices, and implementing scalable operational controls.
• Develop a high-performing global team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and career development while strengthening organizational capability.
• Partner with Enterprise Technology, Finance, Risk, Global Supply Management, and other key stakeholders to ensure operational priorities align with enterprise objectives and American Express Leadership Behaviors.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading program management or business operations functions within a complex technology organization.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional transformation initiatives and influence senior stakeholders across multiple business areas.
• Experience implementing operational excellence frameworks, process improvement methodologies, and governance models.
• Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data to drive strategic decisions and operational performance.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Experience leading geographically distributed teams and developing high-performing organizations.
• 10+ years of experience in Technology Operations, Business Operations, Program Management Office (PMO), Shared Services, Technology Business Management (TBM), Vendor Management, or a related function.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading large-scale operational transformation, process optimization, and enterprise-wide initiatives within a complex technology organization.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior leaders and driving cross-functional alignment without direct authority.
• Experience establishing operational governance, OKRs, executive reporting, workforce planning, and performance management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Technology Management, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred.
• Experience within Enterprise Technology, Technology Vendor Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Technology Business Management (TBM), or Global Operations.
• Experience leading AI-enabled transformation, automation, and digital productivity initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated success building global operating models, driving organizational change, and developing high-performing teams across multiple locations.

About us

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.

About

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• 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 opportunities

For 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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
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.
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