Assistant Director Program Management

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 direction, motivation and development of

teams who provide program and project management expertise and

consultation to the Client Advocacy business line, in order to meet

department and cross department goals. Provide direct leadership,

strategic and operational direction to others, ensuring that operations

are running efficiently, within budget and business outcomes are met.

This role has accountably for the performance and results of the team,

ensures that work is aligned to department and enterprise priorities,

and contributes to business plans and organizational priorities.

Responsible for identifying gaps, standard processes, proactive

solutions and resolves technical or operational challenges. Explore

potential solutions, recommend and implement the most appropriate course

of action or solution. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Advise the

overall accountabilities of individuals involved with business

program/project management and ensures outcomes and results of those

individuals. Accountable for ensuring operational plans are aligned with

departmental and business objectives. Integrate knowledge and business

priorities to help resolve challenging, cross-organizational problems,

spanning multiple priorities or departments. Participate in functional

management to ensure optimum effectiveness and quality by leading

adherence to strategies, goals, budgets, operating policies and

procedures. Oversee program and project management teams, integrate

staff from various functions, lead and participates in large-scale,

sophisticated cross-departmental/functional projects while maintaining

an enterprise perspective. Responsible for handling scope, risk,

business value, schedule and budget. Conduct analysis to identify and

understand 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 handling project constraints of cost, time, scope, and

client satisfaction. Act as a liaison to facilitate an understanding and

partnership between business clients. Manage the resources and vendors

assigned to projects by verifying progress and removing obstacles.

Identify and implement alternative options in the development and

improvements for new policies and processes. Build and roll out new

processes and systems that help realize efficiencies and cost savings.

Identify and solves a range of sophisticated, operational and

organizational problems; analyzes possible solutions and assesses if and

how to implement, developing a recommended approach. Responsible for a

full range of manager responsibilities including communication, coaching

and staff development, performance For full info follow application

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minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are

encouraged to apply.