Principal Lead-Practice Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Project & Delivery Management
• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects across distributed teams.
• Define project scope, schedules, and milestones; manage budgets and risks.
• Track progress and report status to stakeholders and leadership.
• Agile / Scrum Facilitation
• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more development teams.
• Facilitate sprint ceremonies including daily stand-ups, planning, demos, and retrospectives.
• Guide teams in agile best practices and help resolve impediments.
• Technical Collaboration
• Use your expertise in Java or JavaScript to engage effectively with developers.
• Participate in requirement discussions, solution design, and technical reviews.
• Help decompose complex problems into clear, actionable tasks.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as the bridge between engineering, product owners, and business stakeholders.
• Align teams on goals, priorities, and timelines.
• Ensure transparency and manage expectations effectively.
• Continuous Improvement
• Champion process improvements and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Monitor metrics to improve delivery efficiency and team performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience
  • 10+ years in technology roles, including software development and project delivery.
  • Minimum 3 years as a Project Manager and/or Scrum Master in an agile environment.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering complex software solutions
    
• Technical Expertise
  • Strong hands-on development background in either Java (e.g., Spring Boot) or JavaScript (e.g., Node.js, React, Angular).
  • Solid understanding of modern software architecture, APIs, and deployment pipelines.

• Methodologies & Tools
  • Deep knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and agile delivery practices.
  • Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD workflows.

• Soft Skills
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to balance technical detail with big-picture delivery oversight.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Agile or project management certifications (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP, PMP).
• Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience working with distributed teams and modern development practices.

About Our Company
Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 125 years. We are a U.S. based financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence. 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.

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, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.