Manager, Enterprise Capital Planning & Operations

Global Real Estate and Workplace Experience (GREWE) is a global team at American Express (Amex) responsible for the full lifecycle of planning, execution, and operations of Amex real estate. GREWE supports over 75,000 Amex colleagues and contractors in over eight million square feet of property located in over 50 countries. Our purpose is to provide the world’s best workplace experience at a competitive cost, for every colleague, at every site, every day. Within GREWE, The Strategy & Analytics Team serves as the central hub for GREWE's end-to-end planning, strategy, analytics, reporting, insights and governance - driving long-range, capital, and workforce planning across the enterprise.

As Manager, Enterprise Capital Planning & Operations , you will orchestrate the end-to-end capital management process for GREWE - setting the agenda, defining day-to-day operations, facilitating long-range planning, and building the intake, governance, and reporting infrastructure that enables consistent enterprise capital management across all regions and functions. The ideal candidate combines strong program management and operational leadership skills with deep expertise in corporate real estate capital planning. They are equally comfortable building processes, driving governance, influencing stakeholders, and performing detailed financial analysis.

5+ years of experience in or across Capital Planning, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Corporate Real Estate, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Change Management, Design & Construction, or other related disciplines.

Proven program management skillset, with the ability to develop and optimize business processes, operating models, drive roadmaps/timelines, manage risks, and deliver results across a complex, matrixed organization.

Strong financial acumen with expertise in capital planning, budgeting, forecasting, depreciation, cost-benefit analysis, and investment decision-making.

Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including financial modeling, scenario planning, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.

Exceptional executive communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations and actionable insights.

Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization and build strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, Technology, and business teams.

Comfortable navigating ambiguity, creating structure from white space, and driving a roadmap of continuous improvement

Experience leveraging AI ‑ enabled tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude Code) to enhance productivity, insight generation, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Experience with enterprise planning, financial planning, and project management platforms preferred (e.g., TM1, Oracle, IWMS/TRIRIGA, Power BI, Excel).

Self-starter with a positive attitude, and a sense of humor!

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.