Sr Project Manager - Technology

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

End-to-end ownership of one or more technology projects or releases. Plan and effectively manage all aspects of assigned projects or small to medium size programs/releases, including cost, schedule, scope, quality and project resources following the appropriate methodologies. Role Overview The Senior Program Manager partners closely with the Director of Program Management to drive execution rigor, delivery discipline, and cross‑functional coordination across a portfolio of complex GenAI and technology initiatives. This role is accountable for translating strategic direction into structured plans, clear milestones, risk visibility, and reliable execution, ensuring initiatives move forward predictably and leadership has clear insight into progress and issues. This role operates independently, influences without authority, and is critical to the successful delivery of high‑priority initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience delivering complex technology initiatives
• Strong experience across the full software development lifecycle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level reporting
• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI, data, cloud, or platform‑based initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• PMP or equivalent certification (preferred, not required)

Responsibilities

• Independently manage execution across multiple complex technology and GenAI initiatives
• Translate high‑level objectives into detailed project plans, milestones, and deliverables
• Track and manage scope, schedule, dependencies, risks, issues, and decisions
• Proactively drive follow‑through on commitments across technology and business partners
• Partner with Engineering, Architecture, Security, Data, Risk, and Business teams to align delivery plans and sequencing
• Identify and manage cross‑team dependencies and delivery impacts
• Influence stakeholders to resolve blockers and maintain momentum without formal authority
• Coordinate governance activities, reviews, and required approval artifacts
• Maintain consolidated RAID logs and escalate delivery risks early with clear options and recommendations
• Ensure delivery readiness across testing, controls, and operational handoff requirements
• Produce clear, concise, executive‑ready reporting (status updates, dashboards, one‑page summaries)
• Support leadership and working forums with agendas, pre‑reads, notes, and action tracking
• Present delivery status, risks, and key decisions in a structured and confident manner
• Maintain standard delivery artifacts and ensure accuracy and consistency of execution data
• Apply and continuously improve lightweight program management practices and templates
• Contribute to consistent execution standards across the technology portfolio
• Track high‑level budget, forecast inputs, and capacity considerations in partnership with initiative owners
• Surface resourcing or funding risks that may impact delivery timelines

Benefits

• vacation time
• sick time
• 401(k)
• health, dental and life insurance

What This Job Offers

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