Director of Planning and Administration

Ameriprise • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $131,000 - $180,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Planning and Administration serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to a senior executive, helping align people and turn strategy into action. The role operates at the center of business priorities and organizational initiatives, building partnerships across the enterprise and driving cross-functional execution so critical objectives progress from concept to completion. Success calls for business acumen, relationship-building skills, executive presence, and the ability to navigate ambiguity independently while delivering results.

The role partners with functions such as Finance, HR, Legal, and Communications to support organizational effectiveness. It prepares presentations and communications for the senior leader, including materials for audiences such as the Board of Directors, analysts, regulators, employees, and management. It also represents the leader on strategic and tactical initiatives when needed, monitors operational and strategic objectives, and may lead broad cross-organizational initiatives. The position can include direct-report leadership and collaboration with HR on organizational structure and people strategies.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Employees work in the office at least four days per week and may work from home one day per week; some roles may have different or additional in-office expectations. The estimated base salary is $131,000–$180,100 per year. Total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location; variable pay may also apply depending on the role. The company offers benefits including vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental, and life insurance. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require current or future U.S. visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills to work across all levels of the organization and represent the senior leader internally and externally.
• Proven project-management skills to maintain order and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, judgment, and problem-solving skills to analyze data and develop compelling solutions or recommendations.
• Ability to influence at all levels and build effective relationships to collaborate across diverse units and staff functions.
• Ability to work under pressure with undefined processes, tight deadlines, and frequently changing priorities.
• Proven strategic leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• Valid U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or experience in marketing and analytics.
• Self-starter who can work in a fast-paced environment with multiple time-bound demands.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance, HR, Legal, Communications, and other areas to support organizational effectiveness, including budget management, organizational goal metrics and tracking, employee satisfaction, year-end and performance-management processes, and talent and business-unit reviews.
• Prepare presentations, communications, and speeches for the senior leader, including materials for Board of Directors, analyst, regulatory, employee, and management audiences.
• Ensure meeting preparation and pre-work are ready, and facilitate productive, decisive meetings and conversations.
• Represent the senior leader on strategic and tactical initiatives when the leader is absent.
• Monitor progress against operational and strategic objectives.
• Lead broad cross-organizational initiatives for which the senior leader is accountable; these may relate to business transformation, SOX, business strategy, or development.
• Initiate activities to improve organizational effectiveness, including driving process improvements.
• Provide leadership and direction to direct reports, including coaching, mentoring, and annual performance reviews.
• Partner with HR on organizational structure and business-specific people strategies, including leader and employee recognition.
• Develop, coach, and guide other support staff members as needed.

Benefits

• Vacation time
• Sick time
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Variable pay may be available as bonuses, commissions, and/or long-term incentives, depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director