Workplace Design Assistant Director
Workplace Design Assistant Director
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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
Shape oncampus experiences across 2 million square feet spanning three campuses in two states through strategic leadership in interior design. Develop and implement comprehensive design strategies aligned with the companys vision prioritizing projects to meet the evolving needs of the enterprise. Staying current with industry trends drive innovation to enhance the campus environment.
Manage all phases of interior design projects from concept to completion balancing client requests resources funding and internal priorities. Effective communication with clients and stakeholders coupled with strong financial discipline ensures projects stay on budget and on schedule.
Enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with safety regulations and institutional policies.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulate and execute comprehensive design & space planning strategies that inform the facilities master plan and align with the companys vision and objectives for oncampus experiences.
- Strategically prioritize design & space projects to align with the dynamic needs of an evolving enterprise ecosystem.
- Develop cost effective and efficient space planning strategies to meet the evolving occupancy requirements of the Company.
- Stay current with the latest trends technologies and best practices in interior design & space planning influencing internal stakeholders to adopt new innovations to enhance the campus experience.
- Ensure facilities design accommodates our diverse workforce and supports Enterprise Sustainability Governance objectives.
- Plan prioritize and oversee delivery of a dynamic portfolio of interior design projects including enterprise efforts facilitiesdirected projects and internal customer requests.
- Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines budgets and resource allocation.
- Effectively manage design & space requests through a transparent and simple intake process. Provide clear and consistent communication to clients and stakeholders throughout the project.
- Provide leadership and direction to the interior design team fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Mentor and develop team members encouraging professional growth and ensuring high performance.
- Coordinate with crossfunctional teams including construction project managers architects engineers contractors and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive project delivery.
- Bring strong financial discipline to all aspects of project planning and operations ensuring financial resources are used effectively and projects remain within budget constraints.
- Ensure all designs and projects comply with relevant building codes safety regulations and institutional policies. Analyze new and changing federal and local regulations with respect to their impact on the home office campuses.
- Document all aspects of design projects including plans changes and outcomes.
- Prepare detailed project reports for senior management and stakeholders summarizing progress challenges and recommendations.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree with an emphasis in Business Project Management or related field preferred OR a significant amount of directlyrelated work experience beyond the minimum required for the position.
- Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience including a mix of people leader process and project management experience to include analysis documentation and experience leading complex largescale projects/programs.
- Demonstrated superior people leadership management human relations and interpersonal skills necessary to directly lead and develop teams.
- Project management experience required preferably in the area of interior design construction etc.; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in business processes such as planning budgeting staff management and executing systems and procedures.
- Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills with ability to build rapport negotiate and gain acceptance at all levels.
- Strong analytical skills and commitment to customer service excellence along with sound decision making skills and the ability to function in an immediate needs work environment when appropriate.
- High degree of personal initiative and motivation.
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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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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
