Director - Global Program Management, Air & Transportation

TLS Global Strategic Partnerships & Marketing

The Global Strategic Partnerships and Marketing (GPM) within TLS/American Express Travel brings together the best travel partners in the world to create unparalleled value and unforgettable experiences across the travel journey - and amplifies this to Card Members wherever they are.

Job Description

The Global Airline and Transportation team within Global Strategic Partnerships and Marketing is responsible for managing and growing American Express Travel's relationships with airline and transportation suppliers globally. This team leads a portfolio of airline partners, negotiating commercial agreements that optimize supplier economics while delivering differentiated value to American Express Card Members.

The Director, Global Program Management - Air & Car will lead a newly established function responsible for defining and scaling the global program strategy, standards, and governance framework across airline and car partnerships. This role will be critical in driving consistency, operational excellence, and long-term commercial value, while enabling Account Management teams to maximize revenue and partner performance.

We are seeking a strategic, execution-oriented leader who can build structure, drive alignment across a complex stakeholder landscape, and translate vision into scalable programs. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the future operating model for Air & Transportation partnerships and ensuring a differentiated, best-in-class experience for Card Members globally