Project Analyst I

American Express•Atlanta, GA

10d

About The Position

The Global Advertising and Brand Management (GABM) team creates marketplace demand and drives commerce for American Express products and services through differentiated branding, marketing, and experiences. The team aims to become the most admired brand in the Fortune 500 by delivering creative and effective work across channels and end-to-end experiences in digital and beyond. The Project Analyst I (described in the posting as Project Manager I) leads execution of Tier 3, 4, and 5 projects within the OnBrand creative process. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with established processes, while developing foundational leadership and risk-management skills. The successful candidate is a reliable execution lead who demonstrates ownership and collaborates with Senior Project Managers for guidance.

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 for these positions.

Responsibilities

Understand the OnBrand creative process and consistently deliver Tier 3, 4, and 5 projects.
Partner with Account, Creative, and Dev/Production teams to execute projects on time.
Lead conversations about project approach and gather input from Directors or team leads to complete project setup.
Manage timelines and team capacity in Workfront.
Produce clear, concise meeting notes and project documentation.
Draft professional MP communications with oversight.
Identify and mitigate risks related to timelines, capacity, and project flow, and begin anticipating issues before they arise.
Collaborate closely with Senior Project Managers for guidance while serving as a reliable execution lead.
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.
Begin identifying scope creep and flag its impacts to Account/Marketing Partners.
Interpret project briefs and provide tactical recommendations for scheduling and staffing.
Gather and synthesize internal and MP feedback, reflecting key insights back to the team.
Communicate upward to leadership when support or visibility is needed.
Build understanding of team roles and tailor management approach to individual working styles and strengths.