Planning & Administration Manager, Technology

00001 Ameriprise Financial Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial is seeking a skilled professional to support a senior leader, coordinating staff agendas, budgets, and communications. The role involves preparing presentations and ensuring alignment with organizational goals, while partnering with other functional areas to drive initiatives.

The candidate will manage processes, help with annual performance activities, and oversee staff development and events, ensuring effective leadership support across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4 years) required.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to work under pressure with undefined processes and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and administer department programs to support organizational effectiveness.
• Prepare presentations, communications and speeches for the senior leader.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Planning and coordination

Relationship building

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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

Support the effectiveness of a senior leader and their organization by providing leadership/coordination of staff agendas, budget management, business reporting, coordination of townhalls, communications and presentations along with other initiatives. Operate as an extension of the senior leader and often represent the leader through personal interactions with others.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and administer department programs and ensure delivery of key tasks to support organizational effectiveness. Responsibilities may often include budget management, organizational metrics, tracking and reporting, and improvement in employee satisfaction. May coordinate year-end performance management/compensation process for leader.
• Often partner with other functional areas to accomplish responsibilities.
• Prepare presentations, communications and speeches for the senior leader, which generally involves presentations to employee, advisor, or management groups. May also be accountable for developing draft materials for meetings such as Business Line Reviews (BLRs).
• Assist with organizational initiatives such as process improvement projects, organizational restructuring, or other initiatives that provide assistance to the senior leader.
• May be expected to oversee project work or arrange business events for the senior leader.
• May be responsible for developing, coaching and guiding other support staff members.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent (4-years)
• Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Post-secondary education and relevant work experience may be interchanged to meet the combined total years of minimum required qualifications for education and experience.
• Ability to work under pressure with undefined processes, tight deadlines and frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across diverse units / staff functions.
• Strong communication/influencing skills to interact with all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to analyze data/information and form conclusions.
• Effective planning and coordination skills; proven ability to create timelines and execute accordingly.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience preferred.
• 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 $93400- $128,400 per 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.

Employment Details

Full-time / Part-time full time Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Job Family Group Business Support & Operations Line of Business TECH 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.

About Ameriprise Financial

Since 1894, Ameriprise Financial has helped people feel more confident about their financial future. Guided by strong values and a deep commitment to clients, we've remained a trusted leader in financial planning and advice for more than 130 years. Through our businesses, Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance & Annuities, we deliver advice, investment and protection solutions designed for long-term success. While each business brings distinct capabilities and expertise, all are united by our unwavering focus on clients and a strong financial foundation. For you, that means the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a high-performing, collaborative culture where your expertise can grow, your contributions are valued and your work can make a real impact. As a global financial services company with three complementary businesses, the breadth of our capabilities sets us apart. It also creates unique opportunities for employees to learn, collaborate and grow their careers: Ameriprise Financial: Financial planning, advice and wealth management. Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Global asset management serving individual, institutional and corporate clients. RiverSource Insurance & Annuities: Products and solutions designed to help clients protect and grow their wealth. Explore opportunities within each business and region below. Ameriprise US | Careers Ameriprise India | Careers Columbia Threadneedle Investments US | Careers Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA APAC | Careers RiverSource | Careers

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