Northwestern Mutual

Lead Business Program Manager

Milwaukee, WI Corporate

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago

Project ManagementCommunication

About the role

Summary: Provides highest level of program/portfolio management expertise and consultation to the business in order to meet department, cross-department and enterprise wide goals.
Accountable for aligning one or more large, complex business programs consisting of multiple efforts and/or programs supporting strategic corporate initiatives.
Program Management includes managing multiple different projects within a program / portfolio which incorporate multiple larger initiatives and overseeing programs / portfolios and initiatives which are ongoing.

Independently leads large, complex, and multi-faceted programs or portfolios. Responsible for managing scope, risk, business value, schedule and budget.
Defines, maintains, and revises program objectives and deliverables; accountable for defining the program structure and creating a single, unified plan to deliver on program objectives.
Manages programs to ensure appropriate allocation of resources according to program objectives, specifications, deliverables, and changes.
Accountable for building and motivating team members and influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. Accountable for identifying and resolving issues and conflicts within the team at a portfolio/program level.
Drives for clarity on program objectives, priorities, and measures.
Develops solutions/recommendations to unique and complex problems and ensures program solutions are consistent with organizational objectives.
Develops strong relationships with business clients to manage program delivery expectations and implementation. Manages the resources and vendors assigned to program by verifying progress and removing obstacles.
Makes connections across teams and workstreams to drive identification and facilitation of inter-dependencies.

Minimum 7 years of related experience
Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
High degree of personal initiative and motivation.
Experience with project methodology through project life cycle phases
Responsible for gathering and delivering metrics required by the program.
diverse project or program management experience to include analysis, design, documentation, project/support management.
Ability to work with general direction to scope, plan and manage cross-department or multi-department programs
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large and highly complex assignments including those with enterprise-wide impact.
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:
$108,160.00

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

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

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