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How will you make an impact in this role?

Sales Enablement Organization focuses on accelerating commercial business growth through training, tools and insights to provide a best-in-class customer experience and create a culture of doing it the right way.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our team and spearhead the development of a comprehensive framework for Personal Improvement Plans (PIPs) across various US SME channels. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bring in efficiencies and effectively partner with key stakeholders, including the SME Sales and AD organization and CEG. This position will support the development and implementation of analytical solutions, to provide consultative support to the GCS leadership team. The incumbent will also highlight trends, risks, and opportunities to enhance business decision-making processes, while working very closely with Sales, Marketing, Capabilities, Technology, and Analytics teams to drive growth in the sales organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement a robust framework for Personal Improvement Plans tailored to the needs of different US SME channels.
Identify and integrate strategic efficiencies within the PIP framework to enhance overall effectiveness and achieve organizational goals.
Foster strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including the SME Sales and AD organization and CEG, to ensure alignment and successful implementation of PIPs.
Leading a high performing team and ensuring a close collaboration & partnership with regional & global stakeholders
Apply analytical thinking to diagnose business needs and to establish analytical hypothesis and solutions
Have outstanding knowledge of Python, SQL, and Hive encompassing data manipulation and statistical modeling/data-mining techniques
Leverage predictive modeling to identify tactics for channel optimization of existing areas and conceptualize opportunities.
Deliver sophisticated analyses independently
Ability to drive alignment among customers and key partners; write compelling messages addressed to various audiences/levels within the organization
Self-motivated individual who can problem-solve and think critically, to develop concrete insights backed by data and analytics
Find opportunities to strengthen business performance; demonstrate learning agility
High level of accountability and ability to address ambiguous challenges; adaptable to evolving priorities and rapid change
Challenge status quo, innovate, and harbor strong curiosity.
Effectively challenge the conceptual soundness, theory, approach, and usages of predictive models
Innovate modeling techniques and variable creation
Ability to lead sophisticated work streams, and to work across departmental boundaries and deliver a diverse set of initiatives that result in impactful outcomes

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in a quantitative field (e.g., Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Engineering)
High proficiency in Python and SQL, with strong working knowledge of analytical tools (e.g., Hive, PySpark, scikit-learn etc.)
Experience in Big Data environment, inclusive of data mining techniques
Programming: SQL, SAS, Python/R, Unix scripting, Excel/VBA
Experience applying advanced statistical and/or quantitative techniques to solve business problems
Hands-on analytics and machine learning (ML) experience with understanding of data processing and model validation. Ability to address performance issues and to manipulate both structured and unstructured data
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel pivot, macros, deck-writing)
Ability to cultivate relationships and partner with multiple collaborators, with superb interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to deliver results, work independently, and prioritize tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

6+ years of Database Architecture & Administration experience in a professional environment and/or comparable experience with at least 3+ years in leading a team is preferred
Proficiency in CRM tools, Salesforce, or statistical software programs
Big data platform (Hadoop, SPARK, NoSQL DB, RDBMS)
Cloud Products & Services like Google Cloud
Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, Power Automate, Splunk
Servicing Platforms like Service Now
Others: Confluence, Sharepoint or any other workflow and content management tool
Proven track record of independently developing novel analytical solutions optimizing business processes
Self-starter who thrives in an evolving, dynamic environment

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The 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 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.

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

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. Thats 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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