Project Manager-PMO

Threadneedle group; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial is seeking a Project Manager-PMO to lead medium-to-large, high-complexity HR initiatives. You will plan, manage costs, schedules, scope, quality and resources across the project life cycle, applying the company’s framework and industry-standard methodologies.

In this hybrid role, you will coordinate with business partners and technology teams, deliver regular status reports, and ensure on-time, on-budget execution while aligning stakeholders and driving measurable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 to 7 years of demonstrated experience leading medium to large scale projects to successful completion and implementation.
• Experience with industry-standard project management methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrated capability in standard office and project management applications - Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Visio.
• Strong verbal and written communication including solid meeting facilitation skills
• Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with business and technology partners.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately translate business and technology needs into well-designed project approaches.
• Results-driven and capable of working independently as well as working as part of a cross-organizational team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medium to large scope projects of moderate to high complexity on time and within budget.
• Manage projects within the company's project delivery framework using standard methodologies and tools.
• Communicate risk, contingency planning and escalate issues to sponsors and stakeholders with regular status reporting.
• Define project objectives and deliverables; track success measures.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan with timelines and responsibilities.
• Identify resource requirements and work with sponsors to secure skilled resources.
• Provide leadership to project resources and align cross-organizational teams for delivery.
• Collaborate with business partners, vendors, technology and PM staff to align objectives/deliverables.
• Oversee project financials, change control, risk assessment and issue resolution.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

MS Project

Visio

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

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

Ameriprise Financial is looking for a Project Manager-PMO to join the team! The individual in this role will lead the delivery of medium to large scope projects of moderate to high complexity in support of key, strategic HR initiatives. In this role you will plan and manage all aspects of assigned projects including cost, schedule, scope, quality and project resources following the appropriate methodologies and tools throughout the project life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of medium to large scope projects of moderate to high complexity on time and within budget. Project execution encompasses project concept through post-implementation, including implementation and testing.
• Manage projects within the company's project delivery framework and utilize company/industry-standard project management methodologies and tools.
• Accountable for all project communications, risk assessment and contingency planning and escalation of critical issues to project sponsor/owner, and key stakeholders. Provide regular status reporting on plan progress, as defined by company standards.
• Define the overall objectives and key deliverables for the project; identify and track key measures of success.
• Ensure the development of a comprehensive project plan that incorporates deliverables, accountabilities and timelines, utilizing the company's project management system for maintaining/tracking project plan and status.
• Identify project resource requirements and work with plan sponsors and project leadership to ensure adequately skilled resources are available to deliver on project commitments.
• Provide leadership to project resources in a manner that ensures timely delivery on commitments/tasks in support of broader project deliverables. Align cross-organizational resources to ensure successful delivery of the project.
• Work effectively with business partners, vendors, technology and project management staff to develop the project agenda and ensure agreement/adoption of project objectives/deliverables by affected constituencies.
• Manage project financials, change control, risk assessment and mitigation, assumptions, issues, decisions and open questions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 to 7 years of demonstrated experience leading medium to large scale projects to successful completion and implementation.
• Experience with industry-standard project management methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrated capability in standard office and project management applications - Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Visio.
• Strong verbal and written communication including solid meeting facilitation skills
• Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with business and technology partners.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately translate business and technology needs into well-designed project approaches.
• Results-driven and capable of working independently as well as working as part of a cross-organizational team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Human Resources applications (i.e. Workday, ServiceNow, Cornerstone, etc.).
• Experience within the Financial Services industry (i.e. broker-dealer, asset management, insurance, etc.).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

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.

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).

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $93,400- $128,400/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.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Job Family Group

Business Support & Operations

Line of Business

HR Human Resources

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.