Senior Project Manager

American Express

. Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, integrated programs and projects with Director oversight .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $103,750 - $174,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading complex programs and projects, with a strong focus on managing budgets, timelines, and resources. Proven ability to mentor junior project managers and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

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Project ManagementBudget ManagementCreative ProductionWorkfront ExpertiseTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Program DeliveryRisk ManagementChange ManagementFinancial TrackingDocumentation Production

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsMentoringRelationship BuildingExpectation SettingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Workfront

Industry Keywords

Integrated Campaigns360 Campaign ManagementCreative ProductionDigital ProductionPrint Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, integrated programs and projects with Director oversight
Own planning and delivery for defined programs, coordinating related projects and workstreams
Provide day-to-day leadership to junior PMs across assigned workstreams
Partner with Account, Creative, Design, Dev, Production, and Strategy teams to execute projects on time
Lead project and program approach discussions and provide recommendations to functional leads
Lead retrospectives and apply learnings and best practices to improve ways of working
Drive alignment with internal teams and Marketing Partners for project kickoff and execution
Provide OnBrand leaders and Marketing Partner stakeholders with visibility into status, risks, tradeoffs, and decisions
Manage timelines, resourcing, capacity, financial tracking, burn, and reporting in Workfront
Produce clear, concise, actionable documentation and meeting notes
Identify risks and scope creep, assess impacts, recommend solutions, and lead formal change management when needed
Participate in annual planning and scoping, assessing scope, timing, resources, dependencies, and budget needs
Navigate ambiguity, build relationships, set expectations, hold teams accountable, communicate risks and solutions, and mentor junior PMs

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of professional experience
Experience managing $7MM–$10MM in total annual budget
Experience leading and mentoring junior PMs across multiple workstreams
Strong knowledge of creative production (digital, print, integrated campaigns)
Expertise in project management tools (e.g., Workfront)
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information for senior stakeholders
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship
360 campaign management PM experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Comprehensive support for holistic well-being
Opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career