Experienced Project Coordinator - Strategic Partnerships: Drive Growth and Innovation with American Express

Join the American Express Team and Unlock Your Potential

Are you a highly organized and proactive professional looking for a challenging role that drives growth and innovation? American Express is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator - Strategic Partnerships to join our dynamic team. As a Project Coordinator, you will provide high-quality support to the Chief Partner Officer (CPO) and the Strategic Partnerships team, playing a critical role in managing key partnerships and driving business opportunities globally.

About American Express and the Strategic Partnerships Team

At American Express, we're committed to backing our customers, communities, and each other. Our company values and powerful backing promise drive everything we do, from providing the world's best customer experience to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. The Strategic Partnerships team manages the most significant enterprise relationships across American Express, building differentiated partnerships that unlock growth and innovation.

Our Mission and Values

We're dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is seen, heard, and feels like they belong. Our company values include:

• Customer First: We're committed to providing the world's best customer experience every day.
• Integrity: We operate with the utmost integrity, doing what's right and transparent in all our interactions.
• Respect: We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and respected.
• Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and decisions, being accountable for our results.

Job Summary

We're looking for a seasoned and experienced Project Coordinator to support the CPO, her executive office, and the Strategic Partnerships team. As a Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing quarterly, monthly, and weekly planning for the CPO, coordinating preparation for key meetings and travel arrangements, and providing general administrative support. This is a dynamic and fast-paced role that requires seamless collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders, both inside and outside of American Express.

Key Responsibilities

As a Project Coordinator - Strategic Partnerships, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing quarterly, monthly, and weekly planning for the CPO, highlighting key meetings, external and internal travel, and necessary preparation.
• Coordinating preparation for CPO on a day-to-day basis, including requesting and compiling materials, making necessary follow-ups, and ensuring seamless communication.
• Managing general follow-ups and generating reminders to effectively meet deadlines and commitments.
• Making multi-city and international travel arrangements and itineraries, including briefing books with logistics and client briefs.
• Preparing, reconciling, processing, and approvals of expense reports in line with company and organization requirements using Concur Expense System.
• Managing key team resources, including updating distribution lists, contact lists, organizational charts, PTO tracking, and other essential tasks.
• Working closely with the Executive Office team to coordinate CPO office operations and providing backup administrative support to Senior Executive Assistant.
• Assisting on special projects and events as capacity allows.

Requirements and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

Essential Qualifications

• A proven track record of supporting executives effectively with a "customer first" mentality and keen attention to the executive's job demands, experience, and needs.
• Ability to operate with a high level of integrity for handling sensitive issues and maintaining complete confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop and deliver effective communications at all levels of management, colleagues, and business contacts.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to work flexibly, sometimes under pressure.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work within deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and execute across multiple initiatives/tasks.
• High level of proficiency using MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as internal AXP (or related) tools and systems – WebEx, Zoom, Teams, Slack, Outlook, Ariba, Concur, SharePoint, etc.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship, and networking skills to build and maintain effective professional relationships across all areas of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, supporting senior executives and managing complex projects.
• Knowledge of American Express or similar companies, and experience working with large-scale partnerships and business relationships.
• Certification in project management or a related field is an asset.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At American Express, we're committed to helping our colleagues grow and develop their careers. We offer:

• Competitive base salaries and 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.

Work Environment and Company Culture

At American Express, we're committed to creating a work environment that's inclusive, diverse, and supportive. We:

• Value diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and respected.
• Offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, onsite, or virtual work options.
• Provide opportunities for career growth and development.
• Encourage work-life balance and well-being.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $24.05 to $48.10 hourly, plus bonus and benefits. The actual salary will depend on your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and organized professional looking for a challenging role that drives growth and innovation, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert link]. We can't wait to hear from you!

We Want to Hear From You!

If this role sounds like a perfect fit, don't hesitate. Apply today and let's build the future together.