Project Manager

American Express Company; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express Company is seeking a full-time Project Manager in the Enterprise Program Management Office to support enterprise-wide projects and governance. You will collaborate with multiple business units to ensure strategic alignment and effective execution, lead dependencies and risks, and create detailed project plans for timely delivery across teams.

This role requires strong communication with senior leaders and the ability to manage deadlines and shifting priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management, program management, or project management.
• Ability to drive progress and communicate with senior leaders.
• Ability to manage deadlines and changing priorities.
• Experience delivering large, complex initiatives under pressure.
• 3+ years leading project teams or advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support initiatives impacting multiple business units, managing dependencies and linkages across teams
• Create and maintain detailed project plans to manage risks, issues, and challenges related to projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and ensure strategic alignment across critical stakeholders

Skills

Risk management

Program management

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree

Job description

Leading high-priority cross-functional initiatives, the full-time Project Manager in the Enterprise Program Management Office will support enterprise-wide projects and governance while collaborating with various business units to ensure strategic alignment and effective execution.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support initiatives impacting multiple business units, managing dependencies and linkages across teams
• Create and maintain detailed project plans to manage risks, issues, and challenges related to projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and ensure strategic alignment across critical stakeholders

Required qualifications

• Experience in risk management, program management, or project management
• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive progress and communicate effectively with senior leaders
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience delivering large, complex initiatives under high pressure and tight timeframes
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree or 3+ years of related work experience leading project teams