Senior Manager- AI Strategy & Product

In U.S. Consumer Services (USCS), our product is Membership—delivering benefits and services that are essential to our Card Members across travel, dining, entertainment, and retail. We compete by providing a differentiated Membership experience that drives loyalty and long-term growth. USCS brings this to life through our premium, cobrand, cash back, and lending portfolios, Membership Rewards, Travel & Lifestyle Services, the Centurion Lounge network, Global Dining, U.S. Consumer Banking, Amex Offers, Amex Ads, and best-in-class marketing programs.

Membership Portfolio Services (MPS) develops and scales several strategically important businesses across Marketing Technology, Advertising, Dining, and Amex Offers. Within MPS, the Enterprise Comms & MarTech Experiences (ECMX) team serves as American Express' marketing services center of excellence, powering high-quality, efficient, and user-centric marketing and servicing experiences.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, MarTech AI Product Strategy, this role will help shape the future of AI adoption across ECMX and Membership Portfolio Services.

This is a highly visible role at the intersection of strategy, product, innovation, and emerging technology. You will identify where AI can create business value, determine which opportunities are worth pursuing, evaluate emerging technologies and partners, develop business cases for investment, and help shape AI-enabled products, workflows, and operating models.

Success in this role requires structured strategic thinking, strong commercial acumen, product intuition, and a genuine passion for AI.

Minimum Qualifications

• MBA required
• 5+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, innovation, product strategy, business transformation, or related fields
• Strong strategic thinking, structured problem-solving, and commercial acumen
• Experience developing business cases, investment recommendations, and executive-level presentations
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate ambiguity
• Strong understanding of AI, GenAI, and emerging technology trends
• Demonstrated passion for AI and emerging technologies, including evidence of hands-on experimentation, personal projects, prototypes, AI-enabled products, thought leadership, or practical application in a professional setting
• Candidates should be prepared to discuss AI initiatives, experiments, products, or thought leadership they have personally driven

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a top-tier management consulting firm or strategy organization
• Experience in Product Management, Product Strategy, Design Thinking, Human-Centered Design, or Innovation
• Experience evaluating technology vendors, enterprise software platforms, or emerging technology investments
• Familiarity with AI agents, enterprise GenAI platforms, and AI-powered productivity tools Experience in marketing technology, digital product, SaaS, or technology organizations

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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.

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
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• 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

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.