Remote People Operations Manager Jobs
Remote People Operations Manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first companies and distributed teams in sectors like technology, healthcare, and financial services. Employers hiring remotely right now include a la C.A.R.T.E. Solutions, Saint-Gobain, and Maximus. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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
Ameriprise Financial is seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to lead the execution of strategic Human Resources initiatives. This role partners closely with HR leaders, Centers of Excellence, HR Operations, Technology teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders to deliver complex projects from planning through implementation, ensuring business outcomes are achieved on time and with high quality.Successful candidates will have a proven track record leading complex HR-focused initiatives and system implementations, driving cross-functional execution, navigating ambiguity, and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
This is a highly execution-oriented role requiring a hands-on project leader who can drive workstreams, manage dependencies, remove roadblocks, and hold stakeholders accountable for deliverables. The ideal candidate combines strong project management discipline with an understanding of HR processes, technology and functions, enabling them to successfully lead initiatives across areas such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation, Benefits, Employee Experience, HR Operations, and HR Technology.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end execution of strategic Human Resources initiatives, including planning, stakeholder alignment, implementation, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
Partner closely with HR leaders, HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, HR Operations, Technology teams, and vendors to define project objectives, scope, success measures, and delivery plans.
Drive execution across multiple workstreams, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, dependencies are managed, and risks are proactively identified and addressed.
Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and decision-making forums while holding stakeholders accountable for commitments and action items.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, resource needs, and status reporting using established project management methodologies and tools.
Lead the implementation of HR-related initiatives such as HR technology implementations, operating model changes, organizational effectiveness programs, process improvements, regulatory projects, and employee experience improvements.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to ensure successful delivery of project objectives and achievement of desired business outcomes.
Manage project communications with sponsors and stakeholders, providing clear visibility into progress, risks, decisions, dependencies, and escalations.
Identify change impacts and partner with business leaders to support organizational readiness, adoption, training, and communication activities.
Monitor project financials, scope changes, risks, issues, assumptions, and key decisions while ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
Establish and track project success metrics and business outcomes, ensuring benefits are realized following implementation.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve HR Project Office processes, project team experiences, and project delivery effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
5-7 years of experience leading medium to large-scale projects and system implementations from planning through implementation, preferably within Human Resources, HR Operations, or HR Technology functions.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs and driving execution across multiple stakeholders, teams, and workstreams.
Experience delivering HR-related projects such as process improvements, operating model changes, organizational initiatives, HR technology implementations, regulatory/compliance initiatives, or employee experience programs.
Strong project management skills, including project planning, resource management, risk management, issue resolution, change control, and stakeholder communications.
Proven ability to influence without direct authority, drive accountability, and lead teams through ambiguity to achieve project objectives.
Experience partnering with business leaders, technology teams, and external vendors to successfully deliver business outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into executable project plans and drive initiatives through completion.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation, presentation, and executive-level communication.
Experience using project management methodologies and tools to manage project lifecycle activities.
Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver projects on schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading projects within Human Resources functions such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation, Benefits, Learning & Development, Workforce Planning, Employee Experience, or HR Operations.
Experience supporting or implementing HR technologies including Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, Cornerstone, Paradox, or similar platforms.
Experience leading HR transformation, M&A/organizational change, or business process improvement initiatives.
Experience within the financial services, insurance, wealth management, or highly regulated industries.
PMP, Agile, Prosci, or other project/change management certifications
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.
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).
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $93,400- $128,400/year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary 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 supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.Full-Time/Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Job Family Group
Line of Business
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.
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
Ameriprise Financial is seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to lead the execution of strategic Human Resources initiatives. This role partners closely with HR leaders, Centers of Excellence, HR Operations, Technology teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders to deliver complex projects from planning through implementation, ensuring business outcomes are achieved on time and with high quality.Successful candidates will have a proven track record leading complex HR-focused initiatives and system implementations, driving cross-functional execution, navigating ambiguity, and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
This is a highly execution-oriented role requiring a hands-on project leader who can drive workstreams, manage dependencies, remove roadblocks, and hold stakeholders accountable for deliverables. The ideal candidate combines strong project management discipline with an understanding of HR processes, technology and functions, enabling them to successfully lead initiatives across areas such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation, Benefits, Employee Experience, HR Operations, and HR Technology.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end execution of strategic Human Resources initiatives, including planning, stakeholder alignment, implementation, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
Partner closely with HR leaders, HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, HR Operations, Technology teams, and vendors to define project objectives, scope, success measures, and delivery plans.
Drive execution across multiple workstreams, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, dependencies are managed, and risks are proactively identified and addressed.
Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and decision-making forums while holding stakeholders accountable for commitments and action items.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, resource needs, and status reporting using established project management methodologies and tools.
Lead the implementation of HR-related initiatives such as HR technology implementations, operating model changes, organizational effectiveness programs, process improvements, regulatory projects, and employee experience improvements.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to ensure successful delivery of project objectives and achievement of desired business outcomes.
Manage project communications with sponsors and stakeholders, providing clear visibility into progress, risks, decisions, dependencies, and escalations.
Identify change impacts and partner with business leaders to support organizational readiness, adoption, training, and communication activities.
Monitor project financials, scope changes, risks, issues, assumptions, and key decisions while ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
Establish and track project success metrics and business outcomes, ensuring benefits are realized following implementation.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve HR Project Office processes, project team experiences, and project delivery effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
5-7 years of experience leading medium to large-scale projects and system implementations from planning through implementation, preferably within Human Resources, HR Operations, or HR Technology functions.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs and driving execution across multiple stakeholders, teams, and workstreams.
Experience delivering HR-related projects such as process improvements, operating model changes, organizational initiatives, HR technology implementations, regulatory/compliance initiatives, or employee experience programs.
Strong project management skills, including project planning, resource management, risk management, issue resolution, change control, and stakeholder communications.
Proven ability to influence without direct authority, drive accountability, and lead teams through ambiguity to achieve project objectives.
Experience partnering with business leaders, technology teams, and external vendors to successfully deliver business outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into executable project plans and drive initiatives through completion.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation, presentation, and executive-level communication.
Experience using project management methodologies and tools to manage project lifecycle activities.
Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver projects on schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading projects within Human Resources functions such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation, Benefits, Learning & Development, Workforce Planning, Employee Experience, or HR Operations.
Experience supporting or implementing HR technologies including Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, Cornerstone, Paradox, or similar platforms.
Experience leading HR transformation, M&A/organizational change, or business process improvement initiatives.
Experience within the financial services, insurance, wealth management, or highly regulated industries.
PMP, Agile, Prosci, or other project/change management certifications
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.
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).
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $93,400- $128,400/year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary 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 supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.Full-Time/Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Job Family Group
Line of Business
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.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote people operations manager jobs.
- 3 to 5 years of HR generalist or people operations experience
- Hands-on experience with an HRIS platform such as Workday, BambooHR, or Rippling
- Knowledge of employment law, compliance requirements, and HR best practices
- Experience designing or managing onboarding, performance, and engagement programs
- Strong data and reporting skills for headcount planning and workforce analytics
- PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP certification preferred or required
Tips for Your Remote People Operations Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote people operations manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sifting through location-based postings.
Show your async communication skills upfront
Remote employers screen for written clarity before anything else. Rewrite your resume summary and cover letter to reflect async work habits, distributed team coordination, and the ability to communicate people programs clearly in writing without a meeting to follow up.
Document your remote people programs concretely
Build a short work sample or one-page case study showing a remote onboarding flow, a virtual engagement initiative, or a distributed performance cycle you ran. Remote hiring managers want proof you can execute people operations without physical presence.
Target remote-first companies in your search
Filter for organizations that are structurally remote, not just remote-tolerant. Remote-first technology companies, distributed SaaS teams, and fully remote healthcare firms hire people operations managers who can design systems that work without an office, and they're far less likely to pull roles back on-site.
Remote People Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote people operations manager job?
Remote people operations manager roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction and strong written communication from day one. Remote-first companies and distributed teams screen heavily for async collaboration skills, experience with remote HR tools like Rippling, Lattice, or Workday, and the ability to support employees across time zones without in-person cues. A portfolio of remote-ready work, such as distributed onboarding programs or virtual engagement initiatives, gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote people operations managers?
Companies hiring remote people operations managers right now include a la C.A.R.T.E. Solutions, Saint-Gobain, and Maximus, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed SaaS companies, and growing healthcare and fintech organizations are among the most consistent hirers of people operations managers in fully remote settings.
Can you get a remote people operations manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level people operations roles are harder to land because employers expect early independence with minimal hand-holding. Smaller remote-first startups and early-stage companies are more open to candidates without a long HR resume. Showing concrete results, such as leading a virtual onboarding project, building an employee handbook, or managing a distributed volunteer team, can substitute for formal experience and open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote people operations manager jobs?
Not always. Remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated skills, real-world results, and tool proficiency alongside or instead of a degree. Certifications like SHRM-CP or PHR carry weight, as does hands-on experience with people platforms and async HR processes. A strong record of managing remote employee programs, even outside a formal HR title, can be just as compelling to a distributed team as a bachelor's degree.
Which industries hire the most remote people operations managers?
Most remote people operations manager openings sit in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors hire people operations managers remotely because their workforces are already distributed, making remote-native HR support a core operational need rather than a perk.
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