Job Description

At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.

Plans, monitors and manages internal projects from initiation through completion. Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes. Manages projects to ensure timely completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs. Incumbent is concerned with clearly identifiable elements or functions within a larger projects.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

* Identifies and solves a range of problems in straightforward situations. Analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures, developing a recommended approach.

* Conducts analysis to identify the scope and nature of a business and/or system problem. 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.

* Responsible for developing, maintaining and revising project deliverables. Responsible for gathering and delivering metrics as the need arises by the project.

* 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 improvements 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.

* Understands the key business drivers as they relate to the projects. 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 happiness, 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.

* Gathers and delivers day-to-day progress of a project as it relates to managing scope, schedule, cost and quality in order to support project management decisions and compliance with Company approved methodology and required deliverables.

* Other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities;

* 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.

* Minimum 1 year experience/knowledge in processes and project management to include analysis, documentation.

* Ability to work with general direction to scope, plan and manage cross-department or multi-department projects

* Demonstrated ability to lead and manage low- to mid-complexity assignments.

* Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple tasks simultaneously, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

* Seen as a team player and is encouraging of group decisions and ideas.

* Written and oral communications skills with the ability to build rapport within the company, field and /or outside vendors.

* High degree of personal initiative and motivation.

* Degree with a project management emphasis or PMI certification preferred

* Experience with project methodology through project life cycle phases preferred

Benefits:

* Tuition reimbursement, commuter plans, and paid time off

* Highly competitive compensation that include base salary plus bonus

* Medical/Dental/Vision plans, 401(k), pension program

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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job is not covered by the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This job is not covered by the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.