Senior Project Manager, PMO
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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).
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Prior experience in the financial services industry
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.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
