Project Analyst I
About The Position
The Project Analyst I leads execution of Tier 3, 4, and 5 projects within the OnBrand creative process, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with established processes. The role works with Account, Creative, and Development/Production teams to set up and execute projects, manage timelines and team capacity in Workfront, document meetings and project status, and support project communications. It identifies and mitigates risks involving timelines, capacity, and project flow, and begins to anticipate issues and scope changes. The position serves as a reliable execution lead while collaborating with Senior Project Managers for guidance. OnBrand is the colleague-led creative agency within American Express’s Global Advertising and Brand Management team. It develops creative work and customer experiences across channels, including digital, to support business units and drive results. The role calls for strong execution, growing confidence in risk identification and stakeholder communication, and ownership while benefiting from senior guidance. American Express offers comprehensive well-being benefits, flexibility depending on role and business need, and opportunities for learning and career development.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in project management or a related field.
- Experience managing approximately $1 million in total annual budget.
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Workfront.
- Eligibility to work in the United States; American Express will not pursue visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Understand the OnBrand creative process and consistently deliver Tier 3, 4, and 5 projects.
- Partner with Account, Creative, and Development/Production teams to execute projects on time.
- Lead discussions about project approach and gather input from directors or team leads to complete project setup.
- Manage project timelines and team capacity in Workfront.
- Prepare clear, concise meeting notes and project documentation.
- Draft professional communications to marketing partners with oversight.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to timelines, capacity, and project flow, and begin anticipating issues before they arise.
- Serve as a reliable execution lead while collaborating with Senior Project Managers for guidance.
- Maintain and update project documentation, including status reports, schedules, and internal trackers.
- Follow established processes for project approach documentation, change management, file management and organization, burn reporting, weekly resourcing updates, and project closeout.
- Identify scope creep and flag its impacts to Account and Marketing Partners.
- Interpret project briefs and provide tactical recommendations for scheduling and staffing.
- Gather and synthesize internal and marketing partner feedback and reflect key insights to the team.
- Communicate upward to leadership when additional support or visibility is needed.
- Build understanding of team roles and tailor management approaches based on individual working styles and strengths.
Benefits
- 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 arrangements, depending on role and business need
- More than 20 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, including 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 through the Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
