Program Management Intern Jobs in Scotch Plains, NJ

Business Unit/Role Specific Info
Global Commercial Services (GCS) serves millions of business customers around the world, from mom-and-pop shops to Fortune 500 companies. We back businesses so they can do more business, with a mission to be the undisputed leader in financial and membership services -responsibly driving double-digit revenue growth. We do that by offering a diverse range of payment and cashflow tools, from a wide range of traditional card products, to working capital and supply chain financing, to new digital solutions that make it easy for our customers to manage a full range of their financial and payment needs.
We're looking for undergraduate level interns to support the Global Commercial Services (GCS) product vision as a Product Management Intern. The successful candidate will own the product strategy for one of our commercial products and play a central role identifying customer needs, building outstanding experiences, and leading partners to manage and market these products. This is a fast-paced team driving the development of commercial customer solutions at American Express.
Responsibilities
How will you make an impact in this role?
As a GCS Product Management Intern, you will:
• Develop business cases for new products, features and customer experiences.
• Analyze customer feedback, market trends, and the competitive landscape to identify opportunities and inform product strategy
• Synthesize data, analytics, and financial insights to develop recommendations.
• Support product management processes, including, maintaining product backlogs, prioritizing features, and documenting key product and operational processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Finance, Technology, Legal, Compliance and other stakeholders.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree program
• Bachelor's degree candidates with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated interest in commercial payments, digital products, and product management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to distill complex concepts into clear insights and recommendations.
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to continually learn about the evolving payments landscape and emerging technologies.
• Ability to collaborate with and build strong relationships with leaders, colleagues across different time zones, and cross-functional partners to deliver value.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated resilience, proactive mindset, and a willingness to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement
• Proficiency in analytical and presentation tools, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, etc.) to enhance research, analysis, problem solving, and productivity.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
About Us
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you'll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
About the Team
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit out Colleague Benefits Site.
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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