Vice President, Commercial Data Platform – Sales Enablement

American Express

Vice President leading engineering teams supporting Commercial Data Platform at American Express. Collaborating with sales leadership to drive data strategy and execution.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $219,000 - $338,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading software engineering teams and developing scalable data strategies, with a strong focus on cloud technology and big data solutions. Proven ability to communicate effectively across all leadership levels while driving technical strategy and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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Cloud Technology ExpertiseBig Data Solutions DevelopmentData Strategy CreationLeadership in Engineering OrganizationsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringETLSparkData LakeAIAdvanced AnalyticsDistributed System ArchitecturesTechnical Strategy

Soft Skills

Self-StarterProblem SolvingClarity from Ambiguity

Industry Keywords

Continuous ImprovementData Risk ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudETLSpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a global organization of software and data engineers
Create a culture of continuous improvement and a focus on success within your organization
Be a trusted partner for senior commercial sales and data leaders to balance co-creating strategic direction, delivering projects and supporting efficient, forward-looking technical investment
Drive the technical data platform and data risk management strategies
Partner deeply cross functionally across technology and product teams to creatively problem solve and clear blockers

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in software engineering including hands-on experience
Proven expertise in cloud technology and building big data solutions (ETL, Spark, Data Lake, etc)
Experience creating scalable data strategies to unlock data’s value via AI and advanced analytics
Experience leading high performing engineering organizations and growing talent
Self-starter that can create clarity from ambiguity
Excellent communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate up and down leadership levels
Experience understanding distributed system architectures and driving technical strategy
Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Benefits

Comp & perks

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