American Express · 1 day ago
AI Research and Development Leads
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$126K/yr - $131K/yr
5+ years expAmerican Express is a company with a long history of innovation and commitment to its customers. They are seeking AI Research and Development Leads to drive IT project management involving the research and implementation of AI algorithms, models, and technologies, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
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Responsibilities
Drive IT project management involving the research and implementation of AI algorithms, models, and technologies, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, and stakeholder expectations
Coordinate with data scientists and engineers to integrate AI solutions into digital products, overseeing project milestones, deliverables, and quality standards
Plan and monitor the development, testing, and delivery of capabilities, ensuring projects stay within scope, budget, and schedule, working with the relevant technology teams
Define and document project requirements, creating features, user stories, and acceptance criteria to guide development efforts
Establish tracking and reporting mechanisms to measure project performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvements
Oversee the use of database management and Big Data techniques to identify risks and enhance risk management methodologies within project workflows
Drive competitive assessments and analyze business decisions using predictive analytics, translating data insights into actionable recommendations
Develop and maintain the product roadmap, defining timelines, prioritizing the feature backlog, and managing end-to-end user flows to align with business objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related STEM field
5 years of progressively responsible experience with automation, AI-driven analytics, cloud-based environments, SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
1 year of experience with performance tracking, executive reporting, and data visualization for strategic decision-making
1 year of experience with process optimization and automation to improve operational efficiency and scalability
1 year of experience leading cross-functional projects and supporting organizational development initiatives
1 year of experience applying Agile and Scrum methodologies across digital product lifecycles
1 year of experience implementing machine learning solutions, Big Data analytics, and modernizing legacy Mainframe systems
Experience with Rally, Jira, Confluence, Mural, Smartsheet, IntelliJ, GitHub, Postman, PostgreSQL, Tableau, Power BI, RESTful APIs, R-studio, Cornerstone DB, Splunk, and SAFe Studio
Benefits
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
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
Company
American Express
American Express is a financial services company that provides credit cards, charge cards, payment solutions, and related services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Brett Mooney
CEO & Country Manager, American Express Canada
Stephen J. Squeri
Chairman and CEO
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