Director - Assistant: Production Management & Engineering - job 2 of 4

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This Director, Chief of Staff role, also known as a Director Assistant, directly supports the Senior Vice President of Production Management & Engineering (PM&E). The Director Assistant is responsible for a broad range of activities including strategic, analytic and communications initiatives to help ensure the objectives of the portfolio are met. The incumbent will work closely and collaborating with all members of the team. They will possess outstanding thought leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and organizational skills, and will have a proven record of excellence operating independently and within a high performing team environment. This individual will also serve as a thought partner in determining direction for the organization and business partners, in collaboration with its leadership team. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Running the office of the Senior Vice President of PM&E and acting as a central point of contact for urgent business issues, initiatives managed by  the executive office and addressing informational requests.
• Creating impactful and comprehensive communications/presentations for key business reviews with senior management.
• Providing strategic support on a range of complex issues and projects.
• Driving forward distinct elements of key projects on behalf of the SVP.
• Leading goal setting and measurement process for the team.
• Managing business planning and operational processes driven through the SVP’s office (e.g. leadership team meetings, workforce management, performance management process).
• Supporting adhoc special projects.
• Leading employee HR processes for activities including employee engagement, talent assessments and the PMP process and liaison with HR partners.
• Coordinating and facilitating, where required, leadership meetings (direct report meetings, face to face leadership meetings).
• Coordinating office administration and ensuring the seamless delivery of Technology and American Express’s informational requests.
• Seeking out and implementing best practices and industry trends which can be leveraged to increase organizational efficiency and quality.
• Actively seeking formal and informal feedback from employees to ensure maximum employee engagement and improvement towards leadership effectiveness.
• Having awareness of the overall departmental budgeting and forecasting process.
• Creating strong working relationships across the group as well as business partner groups to maximize information sharing, problem solving and idea generation for key business issues. 
• The successful candidate is a strong strategic thinker who possesses the confidence and composure required to effectively communicate across a diverse set of constituents.

Qualifications:

• The role is a multi-faceted one and requires analytical, strategy, and consultative skills.
• Extensive experience in project management and change management including ability to multi-task and handle shifting priorities with time-sensitive deadlines in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills (issue identification, problem structuring, analysis, development of recommendations).
• Exemplary positive attitude & interpersonal skills with a consistent record in successfully building, maintaining, and leveraging relationships with senior management at all levels within the organization.
• Be a highly motivated self-starter who can drive results and get things done in a self-directed manner, with excellent organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
• Have exemplary written and verbal communication skills, including strong Microsoft office skills including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong executive presence and proven ability to exercise the utmost discretion when handling confidential matters.

Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• 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

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