Senior Project Management Lead

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise India LLP is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own one or more technology initiatives from inception to release. You will plan budgets, schedules, scope, and quality while coordinating cross-functional teams across on-site and remote stakeholders.

You will lead risk assessment, track progress with dashboards, and ensure successful outcomes through strong communication with executives and partners. A collaborative, office-based role in India with standard full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent 4 Years Degree.
• 10-12 years of experience delivering projects.
• 10+ years track record delivering projects on time, on scope and on budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication with executive audiences.
• Experience managing project plans, timelines, tests, resources and budgets.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of technology projects or releases.
• Plan and manage cost, schedule, scope, quality and resources.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, milestones and risk mitigation.
• Provide regular status updates and ensure quality sign-off.
• Coordinate with partners, vendors and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Job description

About Our Company

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection.

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you’re talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Job Description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Major areas of accountability: Manage Project Life Cycle Manage Project Resources Develop Project Reporting Manage Expectations Financial Accountability Indirect Expense $1-5MM
• 25%: Deliver an annual portfolio of moderately complex technology projects with total budgets ranging from approximately $1MM to $5MM+ through effective management of budget, schedule, scope, quality and risk. Accountable for project communications, milestone tracking, resource planning, financials, risk assessment and contingency planning and escalation and resolution of critical issues to project sponsor/owners.
• 25% Provide leadership to project resources in a manner that ensures timely delivery on commitments/tasks in support of broader project deliverables. Align and lead cross-organizational resources to ensure successful delivery of the project. Identify project resource requirements including on-shore, off-shore, employee and contractor resources and work with plan sponsors to ensure adequately skilled resources are available to deliver on project commitments.
• 20% Develop the overall project vision, approach, objectives and key deliverables; identify/track key measures of success. Develop a comprehensive project plan incorporating deliverables, resource plans, milestones, accountabilities, communication plan and time lines. Ensure project tracking and status are maintained appropriately. Provide regular status reporting on plan progress, and ensure all company standards are followed. Ensure appropriate testing and quality reviews are conducted and receive sign-off.
• 15% Create and manage the overall project readiness plan and communicate impacts to appropriate stakeholders. Lead and participate in regular post-implementation reviews and present project metrics to assist with evaluation of project quality. Provide regular status reporting for assigned releases. Log, track and elevate high priority project issues that may impact ability to deliver a quality project according to plan.
• 15% Work effectively with business partners, vendors and staff to develop the project agenda and ensure agreement/adoption of project objectives/deliverables by affected constituencies. Provide proactive project communication to project owner. Work to identify cross-organizational interdependencies and ensure appropriate integration to project plan. Effectively manage client expectations and resource requirements to ensure ownership and success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent 4 Years Degree
• Focus: Business or related field; or equivalent work experience 10 - 12 years' experience
• 10+ years successful track record of delivering projects that meet business objectives as well as time, budget and quality guidelines.
• Solid understanding of business functional areas and management issues as well as the IT organizations systems and capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity and to effectively manage within it.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills including with executive level presentations. Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing project plans, time lines, test plans, resources and budgets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful experience driving cross-functional and cross-organizational teams to meet project objectives. Expert skills in project management methodologies, processes and industry standard tools.
• Proven ability to work effectively with on-shore and off-shore employee and contract resources.
• Ability to formally present project related information in a clear, concise and persuasive manner.
• Ability to relate well at all levels of the organization, building rapport and maintaining collaborative relationships.

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 three (3) days per week, with flexibility to work from home two (2) days 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.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Timings

(2:00p-10:30p)

India Business Unit

SERVD Service Delivery

Job Family Group

Technology

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, 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.