Manager - Data Engineering
American Express•New York, NY
•$123,000 - $215,250•Hybrid
About The Position
Seeking an experienced, data-driven professional to support the Platform Health Program by analyzing complex technology investment and portfolio datasets, developing scalable data and reporting solutions, and delivering actionable insights that improve portfolio transparency, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is based in New York and brings a combination of data analytics, engineering, business intelligence, and technology portfolio management experience, with the ability to collaborate closely with Technology, Product, Finance, and Portfolio Management teams.
Requirements
- Strong experience in data analytics, data engineering, or technology portfolio analytics, with hands-on proficiency in Python, SQL, JSON, data modeling, ETL/ELT, REST APIs, and large-scale data analysis.
- Proficiency in Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, DAX, Power Query, Excel, and PowerPoint, with experience developing executive dashboards, automated reports, and portfolio performance visualizations.
- Experience working with technology investment, financial, or portfolio management datasets, including platforms such as IBM Apptio or equivalent solutions.
- Understanding of technology portfolio management, investment planning, budget tracking, financial forecasting, resource capacity, and project delivery performance.
- Experience applying AI/ML, LLM-enabled analytics, predictive modeling, and workflow automation to improve data insights, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Knowledge of data integration, database management, data quality validation, reporting automation, and data governance best practices.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate, as well as cloud-based data and analytics environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or equivalent professional experience; advanced degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze technology portfolio performance across investments, budgets, resource allocation, forecasts, delivery schedules, and operational health to identify trends, risks, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Gather, consolidate, and analyze large, disparate technology and financial datasets, leveraging Python, SQL, APIs, and data pipelines to improve data accessibility, accuracy, and reporting efficiency.
- Develop dashboards, Power BI reports, PowerPoint presentations, and on-demand analytics to communicate portfolio performance, investment insights, and key findings to leadership and stakeholders.
- Partner with Portfolio Management, Finance, and Technology teams to evaluate investment priorities, resource capacity, budget utilization, and delivery risks, providing data-driven recommendations to support portfolio planning and decision-making.
- Leverage AI-assisted analytics, machine learning, and automation capabilities to enhance data classification, forecasting, reporting accuracy, and portfolio management processes.
- Support data validation, reconciliation, lineage, and reporting standards to ensure consistent, reliable, and transparent portfolio information across multiple data sources.
- Work closely with Technology, Product, Finance, and business stakeholders to understand reporting needs, validate findings, align portfolio metrics, and translate business requirements into actionable insights and technical solutions.
- Proactively identify opportunities to streamline reporting, enhance Platform Health transparency, improve portfolio governance, and develop scalable data solutions that support strategic technology investment decisions.
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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
