Director, Strategy – Analytics

American Express

American Express director shaping global real-estate footprint strategy and workplace analytics. Leading planning, performance governance, transformation, and executive insights across GREWE.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $123,000 - $215,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing enterprise real-estate strategies, managing global teams, and leveraging data-driven insights for executive decision-making. Proven ability to establish performance metrics and build relationships with senior leaders across various business segments.

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Real Estate Strategy DevelopmentGlobal Team LeadershipData-Driven Decision MakingPerformance Metrics EstablishmentCollaboration and Influence

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Hard Skills

Long-Range PlanningAnalytics CapabilitiesDigital Analytics TechnologyProblem SolvingData Validation

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailStrategic Thought Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Performance DashboardsGovernance FrameworksOperating Cadence ToolsPortfolio Strategy Roadmap

Industry Keywords

Facilities ManagementRisk ManagementCorporate Spend OptimizationTrade OrganizationsAmerican Express Employment Eligibility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategy, long-range planning, and analytics capabilities for GREWE
Translate business objectives into a holistic enterprise real-estate footprint strategy
Develop and execute GREWE’s long-term goals, annual goals, long-range plan, and annual planning cycles
Establish performance dashboards, metrics, governance, operating cadence, and decision frameworks
Build senior-leader relationships and align GREWE strategies with business-segment strategies
Generate data-driven insights and recommendations for executive decision-making, investments, and strategic priorities
Develop and manage multi-year digital analytics technology supporting the portfolio strategy roadmap
Coordinate standards, processes, tools, systems, platforms, and data validation with AET, EDDS, and Digital Workplace teams
Lead the Reimagine GREWE transformation program and cross-functional initiatives
Present frequently to GREWE leadership, senior executives, and executive committee leaders
Lead a team of 4–5 direct reports and 10+ indirect reports
Create the Amex footprint strategy affecting 80+ buildings in 59 countries and optimize more than $600 million in annual corporate spend

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10+ years’ work experience in Business, Engineering, Real Estate, Facilities, and/or Risk Management
Minimum of 5+ years managing global teams/people leadership experience
Deep knowledge of real estate, facilities, and engineering capabilities
Outstanding collaboration, connect, influence, and shaping skills
Strategic thought leadership and ability to act as a highly motivated self-starter
Strong qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills, including issue identification, problem structuring, analysis, and recommendation development
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to partner with and influence senior leaders across the AXP organization
Proven track record of people leadership, followership, and team development
Ability to travel 25% of the time, including domestic and international travel
Experience leading 4–5 direct reports and 10+ indirect reports
Ability to establish key working relationships with Finance, HR/CEG, Tech/ETS, Operations, Corenet, IFMA, IAMC, and other trade organizations
University/Bachelor’s Degree required
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Equity (if applicable)
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