Project Management Manager

American Express

. Lead airport lounge renovation and expansion projects end to end, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and closeout .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,750 - $174,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading airport lounge renovation and expansion projects, with a strong focus on project management, stakeholder communication, and facility operations. Proficient in budgeting, risk management, and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks.

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Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementBudgeting KnowledgeFacility ManagementPersonnel Management

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Hard Skills

Project DevelopmentConstruction ManagementChange ManagementQuality ControlRisk AssessmentFinancial ReportingProcurement StrategiesProject GovernanceImplementation StrategiesScope Identification

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Luxury HospitalityHigh-End HospitalityAirport OperationsContract ManagementVendor OnboardingDesign and ConstructionGuest ExperiencePremium DesignOperational SuccessComplex Project Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead airport lounge renovation and expansion projects end to end, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and closeout
Execute project-driven implementation strategies and clearly identify project scope in a fast-paced, matrixed organization
Provide project updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and leadership
Serve as the primary point of contact among Design & Construction, Business Product and Operations Group, GRE Finance, and Brand Management
Manage agreements with external consultants, contractors, and specialty vendors, including vendor onboarding, contracting, and contract delivery
Oversee construction management activities, including schedule maintenance, budget tracking, change management, and quality control
Identify risks, resolve issues, and drive decisions to keep projects moving forward
Oversee post-renovation facilities considerations for long-term functionality, durability, and guest experience
Lead transition from site delivery into operations and manage closeout procedures
Deliver projects within governance frameworks, maintaining oversight of approvals, documentation, financial commitments, procurement, risk management, and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
Communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills leading projects with a luxury or high-end hospitality component, preferably in airports, hotels, resorts, or premium guest environments
Experience coordinating with various stakeholder agendas and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
Experience partnering with architects, designers, contractors, and operations teams to drive operationally successful spaces
Personnel Management experience; this position will have direct reports
Project development and implementation knowledge for programs similar in scope and scale to a standard lounge program
Knowledge of premium design and its importance to brand communication, function, project cost, and schedule
Knowledge of the construction industry and the impact of economic and local contracting issues
Project budgeting knowledge
Facility management and operations knowledge
Project governance, including compliant procurement strategies, financial reporting, and tracking
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities