Sr. Business Program Manager at Northwestern Mutual

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

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
Minimum 5 years of related experience to include project 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 complex assignments
Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
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
Proven ability to develop engaging and professional content that effectively communicates key messages
High degree of personal initiative and motivation
Experience with project methodology through project life cycle phases

Responsibilities

Partners with field recruiters and leaders to integrate sourcing methods and referral systems into recruiting practices, while also consulting on and developing recruitment strategies, communications, and guidance to drive adoption of these initiatives
Translates best practices into practical, easy-to-understand training materials that enable consistent application at scale
Independently leads moderately sized, medium complexity programs or portfolios. Responsible for managing scope, risk, business value, schedule and budget
Assists in defining objectives to be accomplished by the program team and developing the program plan. Manages programs to ensure appropriate allocation of resources according to program objectives, specifications, deliverables, and changes
Drives for clarity on program objectives, priorities, and measures. Takes a broad perspective to anticipate, identify and recommend solutions for program needs
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 to drive identification and managing of inter-dependencies. Facilitates clear and effective communication with stakeholders
Responsible for gathering and delivering metrics required by the program. Uses data to make successes and challenges visible, and to drive insights and action plans to continually adjust and pursue program goals. Leveraging tools and techniques to enable end-to-end value delivery and the best ongoing rollout and ongoing experience
Builds and maintains strong depth and breadth of industry and company initiatives, products, etc. in order to incorporate knowledge into program objectives
Develops, maintains and updates program related materials and resources, ensuring accuracy, consistency and accessibility
Understands the key business drivers as they relate to the programs. Conduct analysis to identify scope and nature of program deliverables; programs are intended to solve a department or business need
Provides program management expertise to support the strategy and execution of scalable systems that enable the growth and success of Northwestern Mutual's field force. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and revising program deliverables. Oversees business programs of moderate complexity from initiation through rollout and ongoing program management. Acts as a subject matter expert in talent acquisition to support the field in their local acquisition tactics and provides the right resources to help fill the talent pipeline of the distribution system. Facilitates key priorities by managing cross-functional collaborations and effectively engaging with primary field audiences to drive the success of strategic initiatives

Skills

Program Management

Talent Acquisition

Recruitment Strategies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Budget Management

Training Materials Development

Vendor Management

Sourcing Methods

Referral Systems

Northwestern Mutual

Provides financial security services, and wealth management

About Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual offers personalized financial planning, life insurance, and investment services, leveraging leading-edge technology to manage over $125 billion in client assets for more than 4.5 million clients.

Milwaukee, WisconsinHeadquarters

1856Year Founded

N/ACompany Stage

Consulting, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Growing your Career

Compensation & Time Off

Insurance plans

Health Savings Account

Wellness programs & resources

401(k) plan and cash balance contributions

Risks

Fintech platforms like Carefull challenge traditional financial advisory services.

Internal competition may arise from Wellthi's focus on the Black community.

Customer dissatisfaction may grow due to increased retirement age expectations.

Differentiation

Northwestern Mutual maintains the highest financial strength ratings in the industry.

The company launched 'The Great Realization' campaign to refocus customer priorities.

Northwestern Mutual offers a unique Long-Term Advantage product with life insurance benefits.

Upsides

The aging population increases demand for retirement planning and long-term care solutions.

Partnerships with tech firms enhance Northwestern Mutual's data analytics capabilities.

Digital transformation in insurance leads to more personalized customer experiences.

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