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The Manager, Partnerships Planning and Analysis is part of the Commercial Division. You’ll lead a high-impact team focused on medium- and long-term planning and performance analysis across American’s partnership ecosystem. You’ll collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to shape the future of our cobrand and other strategic partnerships.

This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Lead planning and analysis functions supporting cobrand and strategic partnerships, cobrand and related initiatives.
• Develop and manage planning deliverables for Joint Operating Committees, Executive Committees, and Senior Executive Committees.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning efforts across loyalty, finance, spaneting, and other departments.
• Oversee performance tracking and analysis to support business objectives and partnership value realization.
• Create executive-level materials and presentations to support senior stakeholder engagement and decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to align planning efforts with strategic goals.
• Support the Director, Planning and Execution in long-term strategy development and execution.

Minimum Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, or partnership management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver executive-level insights.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

• Experience in the airline, payments, or financial services industries.
• Familiarity with cobrand credit card programs or strategic alliances.
• MBA or advanced degree in a related discipline.
• Experience developing materials for senior leadership or board-level audiences.

Skills, Licenses, and Certifications

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and business acumen.
• Deep understanding of partnership ecosystems and long-term value creation.
• Proven ability to lead planning initiatives and manage cross-functional collaboration.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Skilled in performance analysis, forecasting, and executive reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Adaptable leader with a focus on continuous improvement and team development.

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.