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VP- Global Network Services Technology Full Time
Provides managerial/technical direction for several cost centers teams. Responsible for the identification, design, development, implementation of info. Systems for diverse users, platforms and computer environments.
Qualifications
On his appointment as CEO in February 2018, Steve Squeri made a commitment to make a considerable and immediate investment in the modernization of the companys core network the technology platform that authorises and processes all of the companys customers card transactions around the world, 365 days per year.
Key Initiatives:
Card Network Modernization
Card Network Authorizations/Routing, Clearing and Settlements
ATM, Debit, Credit Transactions
Push Payments
Platform Engineering & Foundational Capabilities:
High Availability and Performance Engineering
DevOps Tool Chain Automation
Client Migration and Production Support Tooling
The role will be based out of Bangalore, India.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The key priorities for the role will be to:
Lead engineering and delivery of a new financial transaction platform to manage global card authorizations and routing, ATM transaction for the network initiative and drive transformation to create a next generation payment network for AmEx.
DESIRED OUTCOMES
S/he will build a strong engineering culture and team from the ground-up as well as be part of a significant technology transformation journey.
This individual will lead the development of the next generation transaction authorization and processing platform as it evolves, embracing emerging technologies to deliver a world class platform using distributed architecture.
Drive ownership and accountability for delivery of business value and return on investment.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
American Express is seeking a dynamic and highly market-oriented engineering executive to lead the efforts in India to design and build a next generation core network for the company globally. This individual should have a balance of strategic leadership and engineering excellence with a passion for being”hands-on”with the technology.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
Overall experience
15+ plus years in leading engineering teams in a B2B enterprise software / product organization, or related technology segment.
Strong technical foundation
Brings a high degree of engineering depth in both software engineering and systems design.Brings a first principles approach to engineering not content to adapt existing technologies or constructs, this engineer will be known as a leader who deconstructs problems and solves complex design challenges by starting from scratch.
Brings large-scale technology delivery and formal management in a complex environment such as large scale software product engineering experience with contemporary tools and delivery methods in a complex environment (i.e. DevOps, CD/CI, Agile, etc.)
Team management
Experience leading engineering teams in excess of 50+ team members.
A proven talent magnet, having built world class engineering teams in a top tier institution before, at least once.
Through exceptional leadership skills inspires people to stay and thrive, where they have many options in the market.Is able to point to exceptional staff retention rates of his / her teams.
Excellent track record of project delivery
Strong track record and experience of delivery of major technology programs with international companies.
Has experience of leading modern digital build programs at a high-tech, geographically distributed, product delivery / engineering organization.
Education credentials
Bachelors degree in computer science, computer science engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
CRITICAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Strategic Thinking
The new Vice President of Engineering should be an exceptionally strong thought leader and communicator with a sound technical background. This new executive will bring success to the organization by:
Explaining specifically how changes in competitors, clients, and market segments affect AmExs business or institution.
Translating AmExs corporate strategies into clear, specific objectives and plans for units and individuals.
Creating plans that address specific segments or contrasts local market with other locations or segments.
Thinking two to three years ahead.
Driving Results
OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The ideal candidate will:
Be a dynamic, engaging, self-reliant senior executive, accustomed to managing with a collaborative, fact-based approach, articulate communication and interpersonal warmth.
Be self-confident, but with his/her ego well in check. Be open to continuous learning and committed to on-going self-improvement.
Be an extraordinarily intelligent, rigorous thinker who can operate successfully among very bright and charismatic people.
Be equally comfortable and capable interacting with technologists as they are with business executives.
ReqID: 18009672
Schedule (Full-Time/Part-Time): Full-time