Senior Architect - Microsoft Ecosystem & Modern Workplace

00001 Ameriprise Financial Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial in Minneapolis seeks a senior enterprise architect to orchestrate Microsoft as a single platform, spanning security, low-code development, AI and data. Lead strategy for Power Platform, Copilot adoption, and modern workplace tools; ensure governance, risk management, and solid alignment with business goals.

This role requires strong communication, cross-functional influence, and the ability to translate complex requirements into secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Broad hands-on expertise across the Microsoft ecosystem with depth in several areas.
• Ability to translate business requirements into secure, practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect reference architectures, standards, and roadmaps for Microsoft as a single platform.
• Lead technology assessments, proofs-of-concept, and vendor evaluations.
• Direct strategy for Power Platform, governance, and low-code adoption.
• Define Copilot adoption strategy across Microsoft 365 and broader platform.
• Ensure security and data protection across decisions with Zero Trust principles.
• Provide architecture leadership for collaboration tools and unified endpoint management.

Skills

Microsoft ecosystem

Security

Low-code development

AI strategy

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Entra ID

Purview

Power Apps

Power Automate

Teams

SharePoint

OneDrive

Intune

Windows Autopilot

Fabric

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

This role requires a versatile technologist with a comprehensive command of the Microsoft ecosystem across security, low-code development, artificial intelligence, data, collaboration, and endpoint management. The position is not a single-platform specialization; it demands an architect capable of treating the enterprise Microsoft investment as one integrated platform rather than a collection of discrete tools.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture, Strategy & Leadership: Develop reference architectures, standards, and roadmaps that treat Microsoft as one connected platform. Lead technology assessments, proofs-of-concept, and vendor evaluations. Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders and mentor engineers and architects. Present strategy and recommendations to senior leadership.

Power Platform & Low-Code Development: Direct the strategy, governance, and adoption of the Power Platform, with emphasis on Power Apps and process automation (Power Automate). Establish standards, guardrails, and an operating model that enables safe business-led development without sprawl or risk. Identify opportunities for low-code solutions to replace manual processes or costly custom development.

Microsoft Copilot & AI: Define and lead the Copilot adoption strategy across Microsoft 365 and the broader platform. Evaluate emerging AI capabilities, identify business use cases, and govern responsible rollout. Partner with security and governance functions to manage data access, risk, and compliance for AI tools.

Microsoft Fabric & Data: Establish the enterprise approach to Microsoft Fabric, including data integration, analytics, and reporting. Partner with data and analytics teams to align Fabric capabilities with the broader Microsoft platform strategy. Mature this capability over time as adoption expands.

Microsoft Security & Compliance: Apply a security-conscious lens across the Microsoft stack, with working knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, and Purview. Partner with the cybersecurity function to embed security and data protection into platform decisions and support Zero Trust principles, including secure collaboration and endpoint solutions. Support compliance and information protection initiatives, leveraging Microsoft Purview Information Protection and Insider Risk Management. Ensure solutions meet regulatory, operational, and security requirements.

Collaboration & Modern Work: Provide architecture leadership for the collaboration stack — Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive. Advance communication, knowledge sharing, and productivity, with attention to user experience. Maintain core productivity and messaging services (including Exchange Online) as a stable foundation, secondary to the scope of this role.

Modern Workplace Platforms: Provide architecture leadership for Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and device platforms, including Microsoft Intune. Advance a modern management strategy that improves endpoint security, reliability, and the end-user experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (4-year) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; or related work experience.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience required.
• Broad, hands-on expertise across the Microsoft ecosystem, with demonstrated depth in several of the following: Microsoft security (Defender suite, Entra ID, Purview), Power Platform / Power Apps, Microsoft Copilot, collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive), modern workplace platforms (Microsoft Intune, Unified Endpoint Management), and Microsoft Fabric.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into secure, practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Broad experience across architecture practices (data, infrastructure, applications, and security) with depth of experience in at least one area.
• Knowledge of enterprise-wide architecture and ability to "see the big picture" and how it affects current and future technologies.
• Internal/external consulting experience that spans organizational boundaries and includes influencing technology and business leaders.
• Depth of experience in the architecture, design, implementation, and support of complex enterprise solutions.
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies, and process improvements.

Preferred Qualification

• Enterprise-scale delivery of Power Platform or Copilot solutions.
• Experience designing and operating Unified Endpoint Management at scale with Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and modern data platforms.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications in security, Power Platform, Azure, endpoint management, or data and analytics.

Visa Sponsorship and In-Office Collaboration Or Remote Work

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 $135,000 - $168,000 / 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 insurance.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

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.

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