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Estate Planning Attorney

New York, NY · Hybrid

$175K - $275K/yr

Experience with domestic estate planning, including succession planning, lifetime giving, estate and income taxation issues, charitable giving; estate planning for retirement assets; and tax ...

Estate Planning Attorney

New York, NY · Hybrid

$175K - $275K/yr

Experience with domestic estate planning, including succession planning, lifetime giving, estate and income taxation issues, charitable giving; estate planning for retirement assets; and tax ...

Handle trust administration after death. 3. Farm Succession Planning * Advise on generational farm transfers and succession strategies. * Counsel on ownership structures (LLCs, partnerships ...

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How much do succession planning jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for succession planning in the United States is $101,982.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced in a succession planning role and how are they addressed?

A common challenge in Succession Planning is accurately identifying and nurturing potential leaders while balancing immediate business needs with long-term strategy. The role often involves navigating sensitive conversations regarding performance and future opportunities, requiring a high level of trust and confidentiality. Collaboration across departments and frequent engagement with senior leadership are essential to gain support for succession initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Addressing these challenges involves using data-driven talent assessment tools, maintaining transparent communication, and fostering a culture of growth and development throughout the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in succession planning?

To thrive in Succession Planning, you need expertise in talent management, organizational development, workforce analytics, and strategic planning, usually supported by a background in human resources or business administration. Familiarity with HRIS systems, talent management platforms, and professional HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP or HRCI-SPHR is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels are critical soft skills. These capabilities are essential to identify and cultivate future leaders, ensure business continuity, and align growth strategies within an organization.

What is succession planning?

A Succession Planning job focuses on identifying and developing employees to fill key leadership and critical roles within an organization. Professionals in this role assess talent, create career development plans, and ensure business continuity by preparing future leaders. They work closely with HR and senior management to implement strategies that minimize disruptions caused by retirements, promotions, or unexpected departures. Effective succession planning helps organizations maintain stability and achieve long-term growth.

What does a succession planning do?

A succession planning professional develops strategies to identify and prepare future leaders within an organization. They analyze talent, create development plans, and ensure leadership continuity to support long-term business goals.
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Infographic showing various Succession Planning job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,982 per year, or $49 per hour.

Manager - Talent and Succession Planning & Performance Management

American Express

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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American Express rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 150 rated financial services


Job description

The Colleague Experience Group (CEG)-Amex's Human Resources function-is responsible for all colleague-related benefits and programs globally, including career growth and development, leadership and learning, total rewards and well-being, recruitment, labor relations, colleague servicing, and more. CEG's vision is to provide the best colleague experience every day to fuel growth, and they are committed to ensuring all of Team Amex has the resources and support they need to be and deliver their best.

Overview: 

The American Express Talent Planning & Performance team focuses on helping colleagues reach their full potential and know where they stand, and enables leaders to drive business growth.  This newly created Manager, Enterprise Talent & Succession Planning and Performance Management role will report into the VP, Talent Planning & Performance and is an exciting opportunity to plan and deliver against our enterprise-wide talent planning and performance management processes and initiatives.   

The position requires analytical thinking, consultative skills and adaptability to work across multiple stakeholders and deliver high quality work in a fast-paced dynamic environment. A successful candidate will bring strategic and innovative thinking, possess strong project management skills, and can develop and execute solutions to drive results. 

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.

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The below 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.
  • 5+ years of experience in a strategic HR or Talent role, ideally with talent and/or performance management experience in a global organization 
  • Proven project management capabilities, including attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced environment 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing presentations for senior and/or large audiences
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity with agility and flexibility; highly organized with strong prioritization skills 
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing and synthesizing data to inform decisions and measure impact 
  • Strong stakeholder management and consultative skills, with the ability to influence across diverse groups 
  • Experience driving organizational and cultural change management is a plus 

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions. 

  • Lead end-to-end project management of the annual performance and talent planning cycles, including goal setting, talent & succession planning, performance check-ins, and year-end processes  - Support through all phases of strategic planning, implementation, and continuous improvement
  • Partner with our CEG product teams to continually drive enhancements that improve the user experience in the Career & Performance platform
  • Develop and execute impactful communication and engagement strategies that center on the colleague experience 
  • Analyze talent/performance data to generate insights, inform strategy, and guide decision-making 
  • Ensure strong governance and compliance by partnering with risk teams to maintain appropriate controls across performance and talent processes 
  • Research industry trends, best practices and analyze internal feedback to continuously improve performance and talent management processes
  • Collaborate across the Talent COE and broader CEG organization to deliver on key priorities and initiatives

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