What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Technology Delivery position at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC?
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
Asset Management Technology is a dynamic delivery focused organization dedicated to enabling technology outcomes for our business partners in Columbia Threadneedle Investments. As part of our team, you will be working with a talented group of people where you will be valued and rewarded for your skills and have the opportunity to develop yourself further.
Co-located with our team and business partners in Boston you will take responsibility for the delivery of technology solutions. To be successful you will need to be a technologist with a deep understanding of how to deliver complex solutions and drive to successful outcomes.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Work with stakeholders to translate desired business outcomes into actionable technical programs
Partner with business teams across investments, distribution, investment operations, data and business change to scope and deliver change
Guide business partners in creating actionable requirements for business solutions
Work in a matrix managed structure with the technology product teams to execute on projects
Oversee the overall portfolio of technical projects from a risk management, technical execution, project financials and engineering enablement perspective
Review systems designs and technology solutions with a program risk mitigation lens identifying architectural risks, technical blockers, etc., that might inhibit project execution
Ensure that projects are executed and managed in line with project management standards, and aligned with technology product roadmaps so that the overall technology stack evolves in line with the agreed strategy
Provide transparent communication on program progress to stakeholders (up to C-suite level)
Required Qualifications
Strong understanding of the asset management business
Expertise and experience in software engineering and the software development lifecycle. This role requires a superior understanding of how technology works, is developed and maintained
Excellence in project, program and portfolio management practices with proven ability to deliver complex programs and drive results
Strong communication skills coupled with the ability to influence and drive change in a matrix managed organization
Preferred Qualifications
Recognized industry qualifications program and project management methodologies
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $197,500 - $271,500 / year. Base salaries are determined in part 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 support all aspects of your health and well-being.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Job Family Group
Technology
Line of Business
TECH Technology
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.
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
Asset Management Technology is a dynamic delivery focused organization dedicated to enabling technology outcomes for our business partners in Columbia Threadneedle Investments. As part of our team, you will be working with a talented group of people where you will be valued and rewarded for your skills and have the opportunity to develop yourself further.
Co-located with our team and business partners in Boston you will take responsibility for the delivery of technology solutions. To be successful you will need to be a technologist with a deep understanding of how to deliver complex solutions and drive to successful outcomes.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Work with stakeholders to translate desired business outcomes into actionable technical programs
Partner with business teams across investments, distribution, investment operations, data and business change to scope and deliver change
Guide business partners in creating actionable requirements for business solutions
Work in a matrix managed structure with the technology product teams to execute on projects
Oversee the overall portfolio of technical projects from a risk management, technical execution, project financials and engineering enablement perspective
Review systems designs and technology solutions with a program risk mitigation lens identifying architectural risks, technical blockers, etc., that might inhibit project execution
Ensure that projects are executed and managed in line with project management standards, and aligned with technology product roadmaps so that the overall technology stack evolves in line with the agreed strategy
Provide transparent communication on program progress to stakeholders (up to C-suite level)
Required Qualifications
Strong understanding of the asset management business
Expertise and experience in software engineering and the software development lifecycle. This role requires a superior understanding of how technology works, is developed and maintained
Excellence in project, program and portfolio management practices with proven ability to deliver complex programs and drive results
Strong communication skills coupled with the ability to influence and drive change in a matrix managed organization
Preferred Qualifications
Recognized industry qualifications program and project management methodologies
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $197,500 - $271,500 / year. Base salaries are determined in part 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 support all aspects of your health and well-being.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Job Family Group
Technology
Line of Business
TECH Technology
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.
Salary : $197,500 - $271,500