Senior Manager – Strategic Planning

American Express

. Lead executive and stakeholder engagement and communications for the Oculus program .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $103,750 - $174,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to develop executive-ready presentations and strategic narratives. Proven experience in program governance, stakeholder management, and driving alignment across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

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Executive CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementStrategic StorytellingProgram GovernanceCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

PowerPoint Presentation DevelopmentStrategic PlanningSynthesis SkillsComplex Information TranslationDecision Materials Preparation

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsConfidence and JudgmentRelationship BuildingDetail-OrientedProactive Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Stakeholder ManagementExecutive PresenceCross-Functional InitiativesLeadership DiscussionsRegulatory Engagements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead executive and stakeholder engagement and communications for the Oculus program
Activate and manage the stakeholder engagement model across cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and regulatory audiences
Own executive communications and strategic storytelling, including presentations, leadership updates, key messaging, and decision materials
Translate complex discussions and stakeholder inputs into clear executive-level narratives and polished presentation materials
Partner with senior leaders to understand strategic priorities, anticipate communication needs, and prepare materials for executive discussions and critical decision-making
Lead program governance and executive reporting, coordinating leadership forums, governance routines, executive reviews, and decision-making processes
Drive cross-functional stakeholder alignment across Product, Technology, Marketing, Sales, Compliance, Finance, GCO, Operations, and other teams
Develop and coordinate messaging and communications for internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and regulatory engagements
Synthesize program updates, risks, dependencies, and emerging issues to identify themes, elevate decisions, and provide actionable insights
Facilitate meetings and working sessions with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, translating discussions into actions and deliverables
Serve as a trusted partner to program leadership, proactively identifying communication and governance needs and driving execution in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to independently develop executive-ready PowerPoint presentations, compelling storylines, and clear, concise messaging for senior leadership audiences
Strong strategic thinking and synthesis skills
Ability to quickly absorb complex information, ask insightful questions, connect disparate inputs, and translate discussions into structured narratives, recommendations, and actionable materials
Demonstrated experience engaging with senior executives
Confidence, judgment, and executive presence to participate effectively in leadership discussions and communicate complex topics clearly
Strong program governance, strategic planning, and stakeholder management capabilities
Experience supporting complex, cross-functional initiatives
Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across teams without direct authority
Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented; able to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines
Bachelor's degree required
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required
American Express will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

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