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Northwestern Mutual · 2 months ago

VP, Campus Operations

Milwaukee, WI Corporate

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a VP of CEE Operations who will be responsible for overseeing facility operations and campus designs. This role includes managing large-scale construction projects and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals while upholding high standards of safety and sustainability.

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Responsibilities

Develops and implements a strategic vision for the future development of corporate facilities and air operations with best-in-class sustainability practices across diverse locations

Oversees space planning, design, and maintenance initiatives to support evolving business needs

Directs large-scale construction and renovation projects in collaboration with internal and external partners

Ensures all facilities meet the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency

Aligns facilities strategy with corporate objectives, growth plans, and workforce requirements

Champions innovation in workplace design and infrastructure modernization

Delivers strategic oversight and leadership for corporate air operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant management of aviation facilities and assets, including airline hangars, ground support infrastructure, and specialized operational protocols

Optimizes the management of vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets

Oversees compliance with regulatory requirements and environmental standards

Incorporates external benchmarking to ensure our operations and facilities are best-in-class

Cultivates a positive culture and environment that motivates, engages, and empowers both professional and non-exempt employees to excel

Acts as a talent multiplier by leading with an enterprise-first mindset and fostering a culture of continuous learning across the department and company

Qualification

Facilities managementConstruction project managementLeadership experienceStrategic vision developmentSustainability practicesDigital workplace technologiesAnalytical skillsExecutive communication skillsWorkplace optimizationAviation experienceProject management certificationCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, architecture, facilities management, or related field

Minimum of 10+ years of leadership experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, construction, or operations

Strong background in managing complex, multi-site operations and capital projects

Ability to anticipate and understand business strategies, objectives and priorities

Proven ability to develop and implement a strategic vision

Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate and proactively address challenges

Superior leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and hold team's accountability at all levels

Demonstrated ability to influence, build alignment and collaboration across multiple stakeholders including executives, strategic partners, external industry partners, and within the team

Demonstrates the ability to seamlessly transition between strategic vision and detailed execution, identifying key implications with precision

Exceptional leadership and executive communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire senior executives, stakeholders, and team members at all levels towards a shared vision

Ability to simplify and communicate complexity to a wide range of audiences