Sr Project Manager - Technology

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

End-to-end ownership of one or more technology projects or releases. Plan and effectively manage all aspects of assigned projects or small to medium size programs/releases, including cost, schedule, scope, quality and project resources following the appropriate methodologies.

Role Overview

The Senior Program Manager partners closely with the Director of Program Management to drive execution rigor, delivery discipline, and cross‑functional coordination across a portfolio of complex GenAI and technology initiatives. This role is accountable for translating strategic direction into structured plans, clear milestones, risk visibility, and reliable execution, ensuring initiatives move forward predictably and leadership has clear insight into progress and issues.

This role operates independently, influences without authority, and is critical to the successful delivery of high‑priority initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Execution

• Independently manage execution across multiple complex technology and GenAI initiatives

• Translate high‑level objectives into detailed project plans, milestones, and deliverables

• Track and manage scope, schedule, dependencies, risks, issues, and decisions

• Proactively drive follow‑through on commitments across technology and business partners

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Partner with Engineering, Architecture, Security, Data, Risk, and Business teams to align delivery plans and sequencing

• Identify and manage cross‑team dependencies and delivery impacts

• Influence stakeholders to resolve blockers and maintain momentum without formal authority

Governance, Risk & Readiness

• Coordinate governance activities, reviews, and required approval artifacts

• Maintain consolidated RAID logs and escalate delivery risks early with clear options and recommendations

• Ensure delivery readiness across testing, controls, and operational handoff requirements

Executive & Stakeholder Communication

• Produce clear, concise, executive‑ready reporting (status updates, dashboards, one‑page summaries)

• Support leadership and working forums with agendas, pre‑reads, notes, and action tracking

• Present delivery status, risks, and key decisions in a structured and confident manner

Operational Excellence

• Maintain standard delivery artifacts and ensure accuracy and consistency of execution data

• Apply and continuously improve lightweight program management practices and templates

• Contribute to consistent execution standards across the technology portfolio

Financial & Resource Coordination

• Track high‑level budget, forecast inputs, and capacity considerations in partnership with initiative owners

• Surface resourcing or funding risks that may impact delivery timelines

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience

• 7+ years of experience delivering complex technology initiatives

• Strong experience across the full software development lifecycle

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level reporting

• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI, data, cloud, or platform‑based initiatives

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• PMP or equivalent certification (preferred, not required)

• Experience working in large, matrixed organizations

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).

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.

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $120,000 - $155,000 / 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 insurance.Full timeExemptTechnologyTECH Technology

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.