Assistant Director Business Project

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
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