WI3672943

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Bachelor's Degree

Bachelors Degree

Unspecified

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and
growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive
difference. Summary Plans, coordinates and actively manages the IT
delivery plans for complex, cross-functional technical solutions that
generally spans multiple, technical products. Manages the end to end
plan that is inclusive of all of the changes needed to technical
products in support of initiative outcomes. Projects often involve
network, server, or software implementation and upgrades, PC deployment
and the like. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Accountable for aligning
one or more large, complex programs consisting of multiple efforts.
Makes connections across teams and work streams to drive identification
and facilitation of interdependencies. Accountable for defining the
program structure and creating a single, unified plan to deliver on the
program objectives. Drives for clarity on objectives, priorities and
measures. Accountable for identifying, assessing and mitigating program
risks and issues, and removing impediments. May lead or mentor program
managers. Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration,
Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or an equivalent
combination of education and work experience. Minimum 6 years of
professional experience. Fiveor more years of program management
experience in technology and/or business functions. Experience with
program management methodologies & governance. Experience with project
management methodologies & SDLC. Working knowledge of project management
/ agile tooling. Financial & team team management. Understands how
software is developed, tested and implemented as well as technical
concepts. Ability to work closely with engineers, product managers and
business leaders. Experience managing large scale, cross-functional
initiatives using a variety of delivery methodologies (i.e. waterfall,
agile, lean, scrum, etc.) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Intellectual curiosity and a desire to dig into details, learn, ask
questions and become the \"\"go to expert\"\" on certain concepts and
topics. Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or
initiatives; provides thought leadership. Solves unique problems with
broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative
thinking to develop solutions. Impacts the direction and resource
allocation for program, project or services; works within general
department policies and industry guidelines. Explains difficult or
sensitive information; works to build consensus. #LI-Hybrid Compensation
Range: Pay Range - Start: \$100,030.00 Pay Range - End: \$185,770.00
Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and
placement in the salary range for this position will be\... For full
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Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other
veterans are encouraged to apply.