Strategic Production Manager (Remote/Hybrid) — 7-Quarter Planning

American Express; Cambridge (MA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 196,000; Part time

Job summary

American Express in Cambridge, MA is hiring a Production Manager to turn messy operational data into executive-grade clarity. The role blends strategic planning with hands-on budgeting and cross-team coordination, including CAM Programming and APQP interfaces.

A 7-quarter view, ongoing reporting cadences, and accountability for cost targets are core deliverables. Candidates should be ready to relocate to Cambridge or work remotely, bring a proven track record as a Production Manager, and handle

Qualifications

• 7+ years of strategic planning experience (as stated in the ad)
• Proven track record delivering results as a Production Manager
• Willingness to relocate to Cambridge, MA or ability to work remote

Responsibilities

• Sit between CAM Programming and APQP teams as the person who makes the call
• Build the 7-quarter view that survives contact with reality
• Establish reporting cadences that give stakeholders timely visibility
• Coach manager stakeholders through the math behind a hard reallocation
• Oversee budgeting cycles and hold teams accountable to spending targets
• Streamline operational workflows to reduce cost and improve efficiency

Job description

American Express in Cambridge, MA is hiring a Production Manager to turn messy operational data into executive-grade clarity. The role blends strategic planning with hands-on budgeting and cross-team coordination, including CAM Programming and APQP interfaces.

A 7-quarter view, ongoing reporting cadences, and accountability for cost targets are core deliverables. Candidates should be ready to relocate to Cambridge or work remotely, bring a proven track record as a Production Manager, and handle