Director - Planning & Administration

Full Time
Minneapolis, MN
Posted
Job description
Provide strategic business-focused support to an organizational leader in the following areas: business planning, operations planning, communications, and other key initiatives to proactively drive agenda for senior leader. Function as an extension of the leader and frequently represent the senior leader through meetings or personal interactions.

Responsibilities
  • Partner with other areas including Finance, HR, Legal, and/or Communications to ensure delivery of key tasks in support of the organization's effectiveness, including budget management, organizational goal metrics & tracking, improvement in employee satisfaction, coordination of year-end process/performance management processes, talent and business unit reviews.
  • Prepare presentations, communications and speeches for the direct leader, which may include presentations to the company's Board of Directors, analyst groups, regulatory agencies, and employee/management groups; ensure preparation and pre-work readiness for meetings and facilitate productive and decisive meetings/conversations
  • Represent the senior leader on key strategic and tactical initiatives to others (in absence of the leader). Monitor progress of operational and strategic objectives. May lead broad, cross-organizational initiatives for which the direct leader has been assigned accountability; these may include initiatives related to business transformation, SOX, business strategy or development.
  • This position will support developing strategic, executive-level presentations. The person in this role will also help with large project planning and conduct preliminary contract reviews for some of our events.
  • Initiate activities to maximize organizational effectiveness such as driving process improvements, provide leadership and direction to direct reports, including coaching, mentoring and annual performance reviews.
  • Partner with HR to design organization structure and business specific people strategies, including leader/employee recognition.
  • May be responsible for developing, coaching, and guiding other support staff members.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
  • 7-10 years relevant experience required.
  • Strong communication skills to work all levels of the organization, represent the senior leader internally and externally.
  • Proven project management skills to maintain order and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Strong analytical, judgment and problem-solving skills to analyze data, develop compelling solutions and/or recommendations.
  • Demonstrated strength in influencing at all levels and building effective relationships in order to work collaboratively across diverse units/staff functions.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with undefined processes, tight deadlines and frequently changing priorities.
  • Proven strategic leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of or expert in line of business being supported.


About Our Company

At Ameriprise Financial, we’re not just in the business of helping clients with their financial goals – we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential by embracing an inclusive and collaborative culture. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you’re motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with Ameriprise Financial.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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