Senior Project Manager, OnBrand

American Express • Atlanta, GA

393d • $80,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Senior Digital Project Manager, OnBrand at American Express is responsible for managing high-complexity creative marketing projects within the Global Advertising and Brand Management organization. This role involves overseeing project planning, execution, and production while collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver best-in-class creative deliverables. The position requires strong leadership skills to mentor junior project managers and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as a Creative Project Manager from a leading creative agency or in-house brand.
• Strong knowledge of creative production (print, digital, emails, OOH, branding).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong follow-through and ability to keep projects on track and delivered on time.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Ability to adapt quickly and be open-minded to learning new skills and adaptable to changes in workflow.
• Comfortable using various data management systems and tools (CMS, Excel, Google and Microsoft suites, Smartsheet, etc.).
• Ability to work with a Project Management tool (e.g., Workfront).

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a portfolio of work, responsible for project intake and planning, resource management, creative planning, execution, and production for high-complexity digital and print projects.
• Oversee Project Managers in executing medium and low complexity projects.
• Work closely with project and production team leads to proactively drive end-to-end project delivery, including timeline management, risk assessment, and budget management.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest quality level.
• Proactively assess risks and escalate issues as needed.
• Manage handover of projects between the studio and OnBrand teams, facilitating project planning discussions and driving status meetings.
• Partner with Account Leads, Creative Strategists, and Card Production to ensure client requests are feasible, in-scope, and in-budget.
• Leverage agency systems and tools for overall work-planning, team communication, and project management.
• Manage, mentor, and lead the junior project management team, prioritizing mentorship and coaching through feedback.
• Create a positive team environment through cooperation.

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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed