Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual

Project Manager (Hybrid)

Milwaukee, WI Corporate

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 25 days ago
Project ManagementCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • Directs team members to determine the best methods to achieve the projects objectives.
  • Using approved methodologies uses all available tools to identify potential problems before they occur. - Understands the key business drivers as they relate to the projects.
  • It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles.

Responsibilities

  • Independently leads complex departmental project/support assignments and/or participates in cross-departmental projects with responsibility for managing scope, risk, business value, schedule and budget.
  • Identifies and solves a range of problems in straightforward situations. Analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures, developing a recommended approach.
  • At the direction of project manager lead, develops presentations and communications which incorporate a clear understanding of corporate communications theory and practice.
  • Identifies alternative options in the development and enhancements for new policies and processes. Incumbent will build out new processes and systems that help realize efficiencies and cost savings for the division.
  • Responsible to manage project risk through the development, maintenance and revision of reports and tracking tools. Using approved methodologies uses all available tools to identify potential problems before they occur.
  • Adapts to the various internal procedures and forms close links with the business partner representatives, ensuring that the key issues of cost, time, scope and above all, client satisfaction, can be realized.
  • Explains information and persuades others in straightforward situations. Effectively interact, negotiate and influence project teams and business partners to provide acceptable solutions and results.
  • Acts as a liaison to facilitate an understanding and partnership between business clients. Manages the resources and vendors assigned to their projects by verifying progress and removing obstacles.
  • Responsible for accomplishing the stated project objectives through key project management responsibilities that include building the project requirements and managing the triple project constraints of cost, time, and scope.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years experience/knowledge in processes and project management to include analysis, documentation.
  • Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • High degree of personal initiative and motivation.
  • Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes.
  • Allocates staff and budget resources required to achieve project objectives.
  • Responsible for gathering and delivering metrics as required by the project.
  • Ability to work with general direction to scope, plan and manage cross-department or multi-department projects
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage mid-complexity assignments.
  • Seen as a team player and is supportive of group decisions and ideas.
  • Written and oral communications skills with the ability to build rapport within the company, field and /or outside vendors.
  • Compensation Range:
  • Pay Range - Start:
  • $70,320.00
  • Pay Range - End:

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in, Business, Project Management or related field preferred OR a significant amount of directly-related work experience beyond the minimum required for the position.
  • Degree with a project management emphasis or PMI certification preferred
  • Experience with project methodology through project life cycle phases preferred

Skills

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  • Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds.

Compensation

  • Pay Range - Start:
  • Pay Range - End:
  • Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
  • It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles.
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