Sr Mgr-Enterprise Architecture

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the enterprise business capability model, value streams, and operating model blueprints.
• Establish business architecture standards, principles, and governance to guide large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior business, product, and technology leaders on structural design decisions.
• Translate enterprise strategies into actionable capability roadmaps and transformation journeys.
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture to align business capabilities with certified APIs, data models, and integration patterns.
• Craft persuasive narratives and executive-level materials to communicate capability-driven decisions to C-level leadership.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of business architects and analysts.
• Identify opportunities to leverage Generative AI and automation to modernize processes and improve performance.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in Business Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, strategy, or operating model design within a large, complex organization.
• Deep expertise in business architecture practices, including capability modeling, value streams, and domain modeling.
• Conceptual familiarity with Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or BizBOK.
• Strong understanding of enterprise platforms, API ecosystems, and integration architectures.
• Proven ability to influence senior executives and facilitate alignment across large, matrixed organizations.
• Exceptional executive storytelling skills with experience developing board-level strategic materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience at a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Accenture, or Deloitte).
• MBA or Master’s degree in Business, Strategy, or Information Systems.
• Experience in global financial services or the payments industry.
• Background in large-scale modernization, platform rationalization, or M&A integration.
• Familiarity with domain-driven design and API productization.

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries and bonus incentives.
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• 20+ weeks of paid parental leave.
• Access to global on-site wellness centers and confidential counseling through the Healthy Minds program.
• Career development and continuous training opportunities.

About the Company

American Express is a global leader in payments and financial services, built on a 175-year history of innovation and a commitment to backing its customers, communities, and colleagues. We operate with a strong risk mindset to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.