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[Apply on American Express’s careers site →](https://egug.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/26013914) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [American Express](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-express/) / Director - Technology Vendor Management - Business Process Services ## Job description Business Process Services (BPS), within Technology Vendor Management (TVM), provides operational, product, and compliance support across the Technology contractor lifecycle. We are seeking an experienced people leader to lead the global BPS organization with team members located in Phoenix and Manila. This role will set strategic direction, develop organizational capability, strengthen partnerships, and drive continuous improvement across a complex, high-volume operating environment. ## Responsibilities How will you make an impact in this role? Lead and inspire a high-performing team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, development, and continuous improvement. Set the strategic direction for BPS, translating business priorities into clear objectives and ensuring the organization has the capabilities, processes, and operating model to deliver effectively. Build trusted partnerships and influence across the organization, working with Technology leaders, HR / Colleague Experience Group, Global Supply Management, Product, Risk, Finance, and other key stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes. Champion operational excellence, using data and insights to improve performance, simplify processes, enhance the customer experience, and identify opportunities for automation and transformation. Serve as the strategic business partner to the Product team, representing BPS priorities and customer needs while influencing product roadmaps, capability development, and ongoing optimization. Provide strong risk and control leadership, ensuring effective governance, sound decision-making, and appropriate management of operational and compliance risk. Lead through change, helping the organization successfully adopt evolving processes, policies, and technology, including recently implemented capabilities such as Fieldglass. Exercise sound judgment and executive leadership in navigating complex issues, competing priorities, and senior-level escalations. Develop talent and organizational capability, building a strong leadership pipeline and ensuring the team is positioned to meet evolving business needs. ## Qualifications ### Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. 8-12 years of experience in technology infrastructure vendor management, contract management, sourcing, procurement, and/or third-party risk management. 5+ years of leadership experience, including building and developing diverse, high-performing teams. Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a complex, matrixed organization. Familiarity with enterprise Vendor Management Systems with solutions such as SAP Fieldglass, Workday, Beeline, or Coupa Contingent Workforce. Strong strategic leadership with demonstrated ability to translate business priorities into organizational outcomes. Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders across functions. Experience driving operational excellence, transformation, and sustainable organizational change. Strong risk and control mindset with experience operating in a regulated or highly controlled environment. Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills. ### Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent). Experience in Technology operations, vendor or workforce management, procurement, business process management, or related disciplines. Experience leading technology-enabled transformation and continuous improvement. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 19 days - Location: Phoenix, AZ, United States - Work arrangement: Hybrid[Apply on American Express’s careers site →](https://egug.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/26013914) ## More jobs at American Express ### [Director - Cryptographic Architecture & Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-express/jobs/55d414bac35de8455293/) Phoenix, AZ, United States ### [Director, Digital Product Mgmt - API Gateways, Managed File Transfer & Agentic Platforms - Enterprise Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-express/jobs/ef552c5818bdbff938ac/) Phoenix, AZ, United States ### [Global Sanctions Policy, Procedure & Project Management Analyst – Projects & Strategic Initiatives](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-express/jobs/3321ea3bbd463918d736/) Phoenix, AZ, United States ### [Manager - Tech Project Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-express/jobs/a74e2daaef5005fc4c04/) Phoenix, AZ, United States ### [Managers, Delivery Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-express/jobs/9f9908e014c414261b9c/) Phoenix, AZ, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Director, Technology Program Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/a617c555a8e8a20cec7a/) Equinix · Remote, United States ### [Technology Support Director- Enterprise Software Vendor Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/38ea61e1fc69454e7a06/) JPMorganChase · Jersey City, NJ, United States ### [Director, Technology Strategy & Execution (IT Project Management Office)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/641177f1f8e1f0aec52b/) Cardinal Health · International ### [Vendor Management Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jones-lang-lasalle/jobs/c1b2a54a85ab8e69deb0/) Jones Lang LaSalle · Kalamazoo, MI ### [Technical Program Manager III - Vendor Management Office](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/08697fd91659b0134549/) JPMorganChase · Jersey City, NJ, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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