Senior Project Manager – PMO

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

. Lead end-to-end execution of large-scale, highly complex HR projects and programs .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $107,000 - $147,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project and program management expertise, particularly in leading large-scale HR technology implementations and cross-functional initiatives. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, manage complex dependencies, and drive organizational change while ensuring successful project delivery and benefits realization.

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Project ManagementHR Technology ImplementationStakeholder EngagementFinancial ManagementPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningResource ManagementRisk ResolutionChange ControlGovernanceKPI TrackingDigital TransformationAI-Enabled SolutionsOrganizational EffectivenessProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam LeadershipOwnership

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayServiceNow HRSDCornerstoneParadox

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPAgile

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesProject GovernancePortfolio ManagementExecutive CommunicationOrganizational Change

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end execution of large-scale, highly complex HR projects and programs
Define project objectives, scope, success measures, governance, strategic priorities, and delivery plans with executive sponsors and senior leaders
Drive execution across multiple workstreams and manage interdependencies, risks, and issues
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, critical-path activities, resource strategies, financial forecasts, and executive status reporting
Lead governance forums, project meetings, working sessions, and decision-making processes
Influence stakeholders across HR, business, technology, operations, vendors, and external partners
Lead HR technology implementations, operating model changes, organizational effectiveness programs, process improvements, regulatory projects, digital transformation, and AI-enabled solutions
Manage project communications, including progress, project health, decisions, dependencies, organizational impacts, risks, and mitigation strategies
Monitor project financials, resource capacity, scope changes, risks, issues, assumptions, and key decisions
Lead organizational readiness, stakeholder engagement, adoption, training, and communication activities
Establish and track success measures, KPIs, and business outcomes to ensure benefits realization
Coach project team members and project managers
Strengthen HR PMO governance, portfolio management, project team experiences, and delivery effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
7-10 years of progressive project or program management experience leading large, complex initiatives and system implementations from planning through implementation
Experience leading enterprise-scale, cross-functional programs with significant organizational impact, multiple workstreams, and complex dependencies
Experience leading projects within Human Resources and/or supporting or implementing HR technologies, including Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, Cornerstone, Paradox, or similar platforms
Advanced project and program management skills, including integrated planning, resource management, financial management, risk and issue resolution, change control, governance, and stakeholder communications
Ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority, drive accountability, and align stakeholders across competing priorities
Experience partnering with executive sponsors, business leaders, technology teams, operations teams, and external vendors
Ability to translate strategic objectives and business requirements into executable delivery plans
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation, presentation, and executive-level communication
Ability to lead teams through ambiguity, organizational change, and complex problem-solving
Self-starter who takes ownership, exercises sound judgment, and independently advances complex work with minimal oversight and intervention
Ability to establish credibility, build partnerships across organizational levels, and manage multiple concurrent initiatives and priorities
PMP, Agile, or other project management certification
Must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role
Vacation time
Sick time
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Flexible work arrangement: work from home one (1) day per week