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Manager -Tech Ops Engineering

American Express
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026
Job Description

Sr Manager, Technology Operations Engineering executes strategic technical service plans, drives adoption of innovative practices, directs system and network maintenance, manages complex projects, and fosters a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Executes strategic plans for technical service delivery, aligning with business objectives, priorities and resource allocation
  • Drives the adoption of new and innovative technologies, best practices, and methodologies across teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Directs the implementation of system upgrades, updates, and backups, ensuring the maintenance of hardware and software systems, and leading the management and maintenance of network infrastructure
  • Leads the maintenance of comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps, and generates detailed reports on system performance, incidents, and resolutions
  • Directs complex technology projects and initiatives, contribute to the development of advanced operational policies and procedures, and identify areas for improvement
  • May or may not oversee and mentor a team of technology operations colleagues, enabling a culture of continuous learning, growth opportunities, and inclusivity for all individual colleagues and teams
  • May or may not provide direct leadership and coaching to technology operations teams, supporting training and development of best practices
  • May or may not manage resource allocation for technical service delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
  • May or may not collaborate with senior leadership to hire top talent for the technology operations team, ensuring a high-functioning and cohesive unit, implementing strategies for talent retention and professional development
  • Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives

Qualifications

Education Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and/or comparable experience
  • Knowledge of network protocols and technologies
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation tasks
  • Work Experience:
  • Experience in cloud administration, IT asset management and automation tools and / or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) in a technology or financial services organization
  • Experience in leading and mentoring technology operations teams
  • Expertise in management of multiple technology operations teams within a technology environment with a strong knowledge of relevant technologies
  • Experience in managing and maintaining technology infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud services
  • Experience in system administration, network configuration, and troubleshooting
  • Experience in technology operations work
  • Experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Licenses and Certifications:
  • Certification such as CompTIA A , Network , or Security is a plus
  • Public Cloud certification is a plus

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

Salary : $123,000 - $215,250

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