About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
Job Description
Ameriprise Financial has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to help build a new, well controlled project intake and delivery program. In this role, you’ll collaborate on program design, lead multiple concurrent small- and mid-sized initiatives, and ensure projects are delivered on time using established project management methodologies and tools. You’ll partner closely with business sponsors to align on objectives and deliverables, develop comprehensive project plans, and support a scalable program that strengthens how key decisions are made across the organization.Key Responsibilities
Lead medium- to large‑scope business projects, often involving cross-functional partners across Finance and other teams.
Develop and improve project intake procedures, tools, and templates that support multiple concurrent initiatives.
Define project objectives, scope, timelines, and success measures in partnership with sponsors.
Build and maintain comprehensive project plans to ensure milestones stay on track and risks are proactively managed.
Provide clear, consistent project communication, including status updates, issue escalation, and risk mitigation plans.
Manage projects within Ameriprise’s project delivery framework, systems, and standard methodologies.
Continuously look for ways to enhance the program as needs evolve.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
7–10 years of relevant project/program management experience
Strong proficiency with industry-standard project management tools
Experience using Microsoft Office, MS Project, and similar project management technologies
Proven track record of leading medium to large projects from initiation through implementation
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with ability to tailor messaging to a broad audience
Ability to identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Prior experience in the financial services industry
In-Office Collaboration
We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $107,000 - $147,100 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.Full-Time/Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
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Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.