Manager Assistant / Chief of Staff - Personalization, Brand, Communications Technology Team

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The U.S. Consumer Services and Membership Digital Experiences Technology (USCDT) team brings together foundational strategic technology capabilities in digital experience engineering (Mobile and Web), AI/ML, marketing technology, enterprise communications, travel and lifestyle, and automation, grounded in our data technology model that prioritizes data governance. It employs a ground-breaking focus with development responsibilities for customer-facing capabilities that deepen and expand digital engagement, as well as core technical capabilities that cut across business lines and customer segments. The Personalization, Brand, and Communications Technology (PBCT) team, within USCDT, brings together many of our targeting efforts and stitch together multiple connections that customers have with us.

We are looking for a Manager Assistant who has a passion for details, ability to work autonomously and efficiently, anticipating the leader’s needs, and “connecting the dots” behind the scenes. They will possess outstanding thought leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and organizational skills, and will have a consistent track record of excellence operating independently and within a high performing team environment. This individual will also serve as a thought partner in determining direction for the team, in collaboration with the VP and his team.

The Manager Assistant will be responsible for a broad range of activities including strategic, analytic and communications initiatives to help ensure the objectives of the organization are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily internal processes and related coordination within PBCT and across USCDT teams and business partners.  
• Work across PBCT and USCDT leaders and key partners, such as CEG and TWTE, and maintain constant communication with them to ensure successful delivery of internal talent needs, opportunities and processes  
• End-to-end creation of impactful and comprehensive communications/presentations for key business reviews with senior management
• Partner with Finance and leadership to manage the teams budget, headcount, and expenses.  
• Prepare business reviews, financial forecasts, and performance reports for senior leadership  
• Play a key role in driving the goals of the team, including oversight of key special projects and initiatives
• Ensure effective flow of information and communications with the team
• Increase the efficiency of existing processes and procedures to enhance the organization’s internal capacity  
• Bring a sharp project management approach to all tasks and anticipate project risks and issues to avoid compromising delivery
• Lead general project management and special projects requiring analysis and data consolidation.
• Plan and manage the logistics of important high-profile events, such as Town Halls and quarterly leadership team meetings, and colleague engagement events
• Evaluating and developing insights on opportunities that influence the strategic direction of projects
• Build strong working relationships across the USCDT org, and with key partners, to enhance collaboration and problem solving, and generate solutions to deliver results
  
  Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter who is able to provide strategic thought leadership and lead projects with limited guidance. The individual must be composed, organized, culturally aware and a strong communicator who can effectively multitask and prioritize as needs evolve. Additional qualifications include:

• Demonstrated ability to get results, think strategically and holistically
• Demonstrated project management, organization and planning skills applied in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment  
• A self-starter who can lead projects with autonomously
• Passion, energy, personal accountability and a desire to learn and grow as a leader
• Excellent interpersonal, judgment, communication and follow through skills
• Solid analytical and financial acumen
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with focus on precision and command of corporate protocol
• Consistent track record of taking complex technical information and translate it into clear communications (presentations/memos) for a variety of audiences
• A great teammate who can build consensus and work across a large and diverse organization
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, work effectively in ambiguous situations, and a willingness to take charge to drive results
• Ability to prioritize tasks and projects simultaneously, with great follow-up and attention to detail, and work well in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of project and process management
• Proactive collaboration with ability to build trust through transparency of information and delivering on commitment
• Demonstrated relationship skills with proven track record to influence without authority
• Never settle for being “good enough” and able to work well under pressure in a changing environment
• Prior experience in Technology, Product or Portfolio related team is preferred
• 7 to 11 years of relevant work experience 

Salary Range: $89,250.00 to $150,250.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

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