Product Optimization Assistant Manager
Job Description
This role is responsible for shaping and optimizing the product portfolio to drive sustainable business growth and improve overall portfolio efficiency.
The position plays a critical role in evaluating product performance, making strategic decisions on where to invest, optimize, or exit, and leading cross-functional initiatives to streamline the portfolio while unlocking new growth opportunities.
- Portfolio Strategy & Optimization
- Conduct comprehensive portfolio reviews to assess product performance, relevance, and strategic fit
- Define portfolio strategy, including prioritization, optimization, repositioning, and retirement of non-core products
- Partner with Product teams to enhance portfolio structure and improve overall business performance
- Strategic Lifecycle Management
- Lead end-to-end product lifecycle initiatives, including optimization and rationalization efforts
- Ensure alignment between portfolio strategy and overall Product & Marketing direction
- Cross-functional Execution & Governance
- Manage internal governance and approval processes to support portfolio changes
- Develop structured execution plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies
- Growth Opportunity Identification
- Identify opportunities to reallocate resources from legacy products to high-growth areas
- Contribute to business growth strategy through portfolio insights and recommendations
- Strategic Analysis & Decision Support
- Build data-driven analysis and business cases to support portfolio decisions
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of portfolio optimization initiatives
- 3-5 years of experience in product management, strategy, consulting, or business analysis
- Strong experience in product lifecycle management or portfolio strategy
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Ability to balance business growth, risk, and operational considerations
- Experience in financial services or regulated industries is highly preferred
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin
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.