Technical Program Manager - Sr
Technical Program Manager - Sr
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At Northwestern Mutual we are strong innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
Summary
Plans coordinates and actively manages the IT delivery plans for complex crossfunctional technical solutions that generally spans multiple technical products. Manages the end to end plan that is inclusive of all of the changes needed to technical products in support of initiative outcomes. Projects often involve network server or software implementation and upgrades PC deployment and the like.
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Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Accountable for driving specific aspects of a larger program with medium complexity.
- Makes connections across teams to drive identification and managing of interdependencies.
- Accountable for defining the program structure and creating a single unified plan to deliver on the program objectives.
- Drives for clarity on objectives priorities and measures.
- Accountable for identifying assessing and mitigating program risks and issues and removing impediments.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Computer Science Information Systems or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum 4 years of professional experience.
Fouror more years of project management experience in technology and/or business functions. Experience with project management methodologies or SDLC (systems development life cycle)
Experience with project management methodologies & SDLC. Working knowledge of project management / agile tooling.
Understands how software is developed tested and implemented as well as technical concepts.
Ability to work closely with engineers product managers and business leaders.
Experience managing large scale crossfunctional initiatives using a variety of delivery methodologies (i.e. waterfall agile lean scrum etc.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Intellectual curiosity and a desire to dig into details learn ask questions and become the go to expert on certain concepts and topics.
Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership
Solves unique problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.
Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program project or services; works within general department policies and industry guidelines.
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
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Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographicspecific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additional information relating to locationbased pay structures.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
