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NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Assistant Director Business Project in FRANKLIN, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. Summary: Provide the highest level of project management expertise and consultation in in alignment to Product, Sales and Service Capabilities and Enablement workstream and cross department Field and Client Service in order to meet department, cross-department and enterprise wide goals. Plans, monitors and manages multiple 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 on-time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs. Incumbent is concerned with clearly identifiable elements of large, complex and strategic corporate initiatives. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Independently leads highly complex cross-departmental project/support assignments and/or participates in cross-departmental projects with responsibility for managing scope, risk, business value, schedule and budget. Accountable for building teams and motivating project 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 project team at a portfolio/program level. With department management, defines the objectives to be accomplished by the project team. With the team, develops the project plan. May directs team members to determine the best methods to achieve the projects objectives. Allocates staff and budget resources required to achieve project objectives. Identifies and solves a range of problems. 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. The incumbent is 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 required 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 enhancements for new policies and processes. Incumbent will act as subject matter experts (SME) to 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... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/355A3ADC4D514B51 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.