Senior Project Manager - Business Transformation

Senior Lead Business Transformation

About Our Company

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection.

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Job Description

We are seeking a mid-level Project Manager with demonstrated experience successfully leading and delivering projects end-to-end. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in business analysis and technical analysis, but will operate primarily in a project management capacity, driving execution, stakeholder alignment, and delivery excellence across cross-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead medium-complexity initiatives through the full project lifecycle—from initiation and planning through execution, implementation, and transition.

• Build and manage detailed project plans, schedules, RAIDQ logs, project financial forecasts, and communication plans.

• Actively monitor project health, manage risks/issues, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure timely, high‑quality delivery.

• Lead cross-functional meetings, status updates, decision forums, and project working sessions.

• Ensure compliance with organizational governance, documentation standards, and regulatory expectations.

Business & Technical Analysis (Applied Expertise)

• Translate business objectives into clear, actionable requirements and ensure solution alignment with business and technology strategies.

• Support requirements gathering, process mapping, system/data analysis, and clarifications for technical teams.

• Contribute to design discussions, solution validation, and quality assurance—including test planning, UAT coordination, and defect triage.

• Help identify impacts across processes, systems, data flows, operations, and customer experience.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a primary point of contact between business partners, technology teams, operations, and vendors.

• Communicate project progress, risks, and decisions in a clear, executive-ready manner.

• Manage expectations, negotiate priorities, and facilitate decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.

Operational Excellence

• Support continuous improvement efforts within the Bank delivery organization.

• Recommend enhancements to processes, tools, templates, and ways of working.

• Capture and socialize lessons learned to strengthen future project delivery.
  
  Required Qualifications

• 2-3 years of direct project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives and 3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst

• Proven track record managing projects using Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid delivery methodologies.

• Experience building project schedules, managing risks, facilitating stakeholder discussions, and driving project execution.

• Strong business and technical analysis skills, with the ability to translate requirements into actionable plans.

• • Conduct detailed business analysis, translating high-level business needs into clear, concise, and complete requirements.

  • Draft Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.

  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to manage ambiguity while delivering structure, clarity, and momentum.
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in financial services, banking, operations, or technology implementation projects.

  • Vendor management or third‑party solution implementation experience.

  • Certifications: PMP, CAPM, CSM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent.

  • Familiarity with Lean or process improvement methodologies.

Why This Role Is a Great Fit for the Right Candidate

• Designed for someone with project management experience who also brings analytical depth to support strong delivery outcomes.

• Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives with visibility across business and technology teams.

• Balanced mix of project execution, stakeholder leadership, and hands-on analytical work when needed.

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 three (3) days per week, with flexibility to work from home two (2) days 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.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Timings

(2:00p-10:30p)

India Business Unit

AWMPO AWMP&S President's Office

Job Family Group

Technology

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, 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.

Experience Level

Senior Level