Planning & Administration Manager, Technology

ameriprise; United States; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial in the United States is seeking an experienced executive support professional to back a senior leader and organize staff agendas, budgets, and communications. You will coordinate townhalls, prepare presentations, and act as a trusted extension of the leader in interactions with colleagues and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes relationship-building across diverse units, strong analytics, and the ability to manage confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4 years) required.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work under pressure with undefined processes and tight deadlines.
• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across units.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective planning and coordination, with capability to create timelines and execute.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and administer department programs to support organizational effectiveness.
• Prepare presentations, communications, and speeches for the senior leader.
• Assist with organizational initiatives such as process improvement or restructuring.
• Develop, coach, and guide other support staff as needed.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Planning & coordination

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4-years)

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)
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance

Full‑Time/Part‑Time

• Full time

Exempt/Non‑Exempt

• Exempt

Job Family Group

• Business Support & Operations

Line of Business

• TECH Technology

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.