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Business Project Mgr Sr
Location
Wisconsin
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$89.4K - $154.2K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Business Project Mgr Sr
Northwestern Mutual
Summary: Provides project management expertise and consultation to business in order to meet department and cross department goals. Plans, monitors and manages 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 larger projects. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: - Independently leads highly complex departmental project/support assignments and/or participates in cross-departmental projects with responsibility for managing scope, risk, business value, schedule and budget. - With department management, defines the objectives to be accomplished by the project team. With the team, develops the project plan. 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 for a variety of situations. Analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures, developing a recommended approach. - Conducts independent and complex analysis to identify 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 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. - As the project lead, and sometimes in support of a larger 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 to identify potential problems before they occur. - Understands the key business drivers as they relate to the projects. Adapts to the various internal procedures and forms close links with the business partner representatives, ensuring that the key issues of cost, time, scope and above all, client satisfaction, can be realized. - Explains difficult or sensitive information and persuades others in a variety of situations. Effectively interact, negotiate and influence project teams and business partners to provide acceptable solutions and results. - Acts as a liaison to facilitate an understanding and partnership between business clients. Manages the resources and vendors assigned to their projects by verifying progress and removing obstacles. - Gathers and delivers day-to-day progress of a project as it relates to managing scope, schedule, cost and quality in order to support project management decisions and compliance with Company approved methodology and required deliverables. - Other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in, Business, Project Management or related field preferred OR a significant amount of directly-related work experience beyond the minimum required for the position. - Minimum 5 years experience/knowledge in processes and project management to include analysis, documentation. - Ability to work with general direction to scope, plan and manage cross-department or multi-department projects - Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large and highly complex assignments. - Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. - Seen as a team player and is supportive of group decisions and ideas. - Written and oral communications skills with the ability to build rapport within the company, field and /or outside vendors. - High degree of personal initiative and motivation. - Degree with a project management emphasis or PMI certification preferred - Experience with project methodology through project life cycle phases Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $89,360.00 Pay Range - End: $134,040.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: $98,320.00 USD - $147,480.00 USD Structure 115: $102,800.00 USD - $154,200.00 USD We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more. Job Posting End Date: 07/24/2026 The timeline for this job posting may be shortened or extended based on organizational needs. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives. Skills Documentation (NM) - Advanced, Prioritization (NM) - Intermediate, Project Management (NM) - Advanced, Process Mindset (NM) - Intermediate, Emotional Intelligence (NM) - Intermediate, Business Acumen (NM) - Intermediate, Risk Management (NM) - Intermediate, Consulting (NM) - Intermediate, Project Methodologies (NM) - Advanced, Analytical Thinking (NM) - Intermediate, Negotiation & Managing Objection (NM) - Intermediate, Adaptive Communication (NM) - Advanced, Change Adaptability (NM) - Intermediate, KPIs & Metrics (NM) - Intermediate, Stakeholder Relationship (NM) - Intermediate FIND YOUR FUTURE We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging. - Flexible work schedules - Concierge service - Comprehensive benefits - Employee resource groups
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