Manager - Assistant at American Express

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Manager Assistant

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Reports to: VP, Digital Workplace Product Management & VP, Infrastructure Data & Analytics (ID&A)
Organization: Global Infrastructure / Digital Workplace, American Express

Overview

American Express is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Manager Assistant to support two senior leaders: the Vice President of Digital Workplace Product Management and the VP, Infrastructure Data & Analytics (ID&A)

This role is designed for a strategic partner who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution—helping drive business priorities, operational excellence, and leadership alignment. The Manager Assistant will act as an extension of the VPs, enabling them to maximize impact by managing business rhythms, connecting cross-functional priorities, and ensuring successful execution of key initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partner to Leadership – Act as a trusted advisor to both VPs, helping to set priorities, track progress, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
• Business Rhythm Management – Coordinate and execute leadership routines (business reviews, staff meetings, town halls), ensuring preparation, follow-up, and high-quality outputs.
• Cross-Functional Alignment – Connect the dots across Digital Workplace and Global Infrastructure teams to drive execution of enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Operational Excellence – Manage tasks, reporting, and key performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas of improvement.
• Communications & Storytelling – Draft executive-level presentations, talking points, and communications for internal and external audiences.
• Event & Engagement Support – Support planning and execution of executive events, leadership offsites, and colleague engagement activities.
• Special Projects – Lead and support critical initiatives as directed by the VPs, including technology strategy, process improvements, and transformation efforts.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in strategy, operations, or program management (financial services or technology preferred).
• Strong ability to manage multiple senior stakeholders and balance competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proven experience creating executive-level materials.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse, global teams.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using dashboards, KPIs, or operational reporting.
• High degree of discretion, integrity, and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

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