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Manager of Strategic Initiatives roles attract EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship from organizations that need advanced-degree professionals to lead cross-functional programs and long-range planning. PERM labor certification requires employers to document recruitment and prevailing wages before filing an I-140, making green card sponsorship a deliberate, multi-step commitment from any hiring organization.
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Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.
In U.S. Consumer Services (USCS), our product is Membership—delivering benefits and services that are essential to our Card Members across travel, dining, entertainment, and retail. We compete by providing a differentiated Membership experience that drives loyalty and long-term growth. USCS brings this to life through our premium, cobrand, cash back, and lending portfolios, Membership Rewards, Travel & Lifestyle Services, the Centurion Lounge network, Global Dining, U.S. Consumer Banking, Amex Offers, Amex Ads, and best-in-class marketing programs.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How will you make an impact in this role?
Amex Ads enables third-party brands to reach Amex Card Members through advertising on our digital properties (e.g., Amex Travel, Resy, Amex App). The Senior Manager, Product Operations & Strategic Initiatives will sit within the Amex Ads team and report to the Vice President, Amex Ads Product & Operations.
This individual will coordinate the end-to-end launch of new advertising products. In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives spanning Product, Technology, Legal, Compliance, Go-to-Market, Sales, and other teams, driving alignment on strategy, launch plans, timelines, responsibilities, and key decisions to ensure new products are ready to bring to market.
Beyond supporting individual launches, you will help the Amex Ads Product team scale by improving product management processes and tools, leading annual planning, managing technology budgets, overseeing relationships with third-party vendors, and developing executive presentations on product strategy and delivery.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of experience in product operations, program management, business operations, consulting, product management, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives, managing plans, dependencies, risks, and stakeholders.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Familiarity with product development lifecycles, including Agile methodologies and sprint planning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and translate complex challenges into actionable plans.
- Excellent executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, AirTable) and AI-enabled productivity tools.
- Experience developing business cases, operating models, and scalable processes.
- Experience in digital advertising, commerce media, or advertising technology (adtech).
- Experience managing budgets, tracking forecasts, and supporting investment decisions.
- Experience managing third-party technology partners.
- Experience leading governance and compliance approval processes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing business cases, operating models, and scalable processes.
- Experience in digital advertising, commerce media, or advertising technology (adtech).
- Experience managing budgets, tracking forecasts, and supporting investment decisions.
- Experience managing third-party technology partners.
- Experience leading governance and compliance approval processes.
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.
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
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.
US Job Seekers - Click to view the “Know Your Rights” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.
INTRODUCTION
Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.
In U.S. Consumer Services (USCS), our product is Membership—delivering benefits and services that are essential to our Card Members across travel, dining, entertainment, and retail. We compete by providing a differentiated Membership experience that drives loyalty and long-term growth. USCS brings this to life through our premium, cobrand, cash back, and lending portfolios, Membership Rewards, Travel & Lifestyle Services, the Centurion Lounge network, Global Dining, U.S. Consumer Banking, Amex Offers, Amex Ads, and best-in-class marketing programs.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How will you make an impact in this role?
Amex Ads enables third-party brands to reach Amex Card Members through advertising on our digital properties (e.g., Amex Travel, Resy, Amex App). The Senior Manager, Product Operations & Strategic Initiatives will sit within the Amex Ads team and report to the Vice President, Amex Ads Product & Operations.
This individual will coordinate the end-to-end launch of new advertising products. In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives spanning Product, Technology, Legal, Compliance, Go-to-Market, Sales, and other teams, driving alignment on strategy, launch plans, timelines, responsibilities, and key decisions to ensure new products are ready to bring to market.
Beyond supporting individual launches, you will help the Amex Ads Product team scale by improving product management processes and tools, leading annual planning, managing technology budgets, overseeing relationships with third-party vendors, and developing executive presentations on product strategy and delivery.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of experience in product operations, program management, business operations, consulting, product management, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives, managing plans, dependencies, risks, and stakeholders.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Familiarity with product development lifecycles, including Agile methodologies and sprint planning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and translate complex challenges into actionable plans.
- Excellent executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, AirTable) and AI-enabled productivity tools.
- Experience developing business cases, operating models, and scalable processes.
- Experience in digital advertising, commerce media, or advertising technology (adtech).
- Experience managing budgets, tracking forecasts, and supporting investment decisions.
- Experience managing third-party technology partners.
- Experience leading governance and compliance approval processes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing business cases, operating models, and scalable processes.
- Experience in digital advertising, commerce media, or advertising technology (adtech).
- Experience managing budgets, tracking forecasts, and supporting investment decisions.
- Experience managing third-party technology partners.
- Experience leading governance and compliance approval processes.
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.
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
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.
US Job Seekers - Click to view the “Know Your Rights” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.
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Frame your credentials around PERM requirements
PERM labor certification ties your sponsorship to a specific job description. Align your resume and application materials to show your degree field directly maps to the strategic initiatives scope, since DOL will scrutinize whether you meet the minimum requirements exactly as advertised.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for Manager of Strategic Initiatives roles in your target metro. Employers must pay at least that level, so knowing the threshold helps you evaluate whether an offer is PERM-viable before the process starts.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Target employers with a documented history of employment-based green card sponsorship for strategic management roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship records so you can prioritize outreach to organizations already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process.
Ask employers about their PERM timeline upfront
Some organizations begin PERM immediately after onboarding; others wait a year or more. During interviews, ask whether the company has an established green card sponsorship program and what the typical lag is between hire date and PERM filing for managerial roles.
Understand priority dates before accepting an offer
If you're a national of India or China, your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date determines when your green card can actually be issued. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to gauge the current backlog for your category so you can make an informed decision about the offer.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, that priority date is portable to a new employer's I-140. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also allows you to move to a comparable strategic management role without restarting the green card process.
Green Card Manager of Strategic Initiatives: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Manager of Strategic Initiatives role?
Most employers sponsor this role under EB-2, which requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a directly related field. EB-3 professional is also an option if you hold a bachelor's degree. The employer and their immigration counsel typically determine the category based on the specific job requirements and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa renewed in increments, with no guarantee of permanence. Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status or consular processing leads to lawful permanent residence. The PERM process requires the employer to conduct a formal recruitment test and obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, steps that are not part of H-1B filing. Priority date backlogs can also affect timing, particularly for nationals of India and China.
How long does PERM labor certification take for a strategic management role?
PERM processing times fluctuate and are not guaranteed. DOL requires the employer to complete a recruitment period, document results, and obtain a prevailing wage determination before filing. Audit rates for managerial roles can extend the timeline further. USCIS then adjudicates the I-140 petition after PERM certification, so the full path to permanent residence involves multiple sequential government steps.
Where can I find employers that sponsor green cards for strategic initiatives managers?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already committed to sponsoring foreign professionals in strategic management functions rather than relying on guesswork or general job boards.
Can I change jobs after my green card sponsorship process has started?
It depends on how far along your case is. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a comparable strategic management role without restarting your case. If your original employer's I-140 was approved, that priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition. Early-stage PERM cases offer fewer protections.