The American Express Corporate Affairs & Communications (CA&C) team is a strategic function that works to enhance and protect the continued strength of the American Express brand through public relations, social media and content, colleague communications and corporate sustainability (CS).
Corporate Sustainability is hiring a Manager, Community Impact Programs – Project Manager, to report to the Director of Philanthropic Programs on the Community Impact team. This role will lead the day-to-day project management and delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder philanthropic programs, including Shop Small Grants, Backing International Small Restaurants (BISR), the Pop-Up Accelerator, and new grant programs as they are developed and funded. The Manager may also support Leadership Academies, disaster response, activations and related initiatives led by the Director of Events and Partnerships.
The Manager will be accountable for translating program strategy into strong execution, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, and helping strengthen how Community Impact programs are delivered. The role requires rigorous project management combined with an understanding of program objectives and context to exercise judgment, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute meaningfully to the work.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly organized project manager who can create structure in ambiguity, build strong relationships, influence without authority, and drive complex work forward in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Experience in philanthropy, corporate social impact, nonprofit partnerships, or related work is preferred.
Day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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American Express is a global financial services company that provides credit card, charge card, and traveler's cheque services.