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Northwestern Mutual · 3 hours ago

IAM Strategy Lead

New York, NY Corporate

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $193K/yr

7+ years exp

Northwestern Mutual is a leading company in the financial services industry, seeking an IAM Strategy Lead to drive the strategic vision and operational model for the IAM division. The role involves collaborating with various teams, managing budgets, and serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership to enhance the division's value and align with departmental goals.

AdviceConsultingEmployee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceWealth Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support IAM strategy, ensuring alignment with key priorities and outcomes

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance divisional value

Collaborate across teams to integrate strategies effectively

Establish reporting mechanisms for leadership visibility into operational KPIs and progress toward key results

Manage planning artifacts, annual OKRs, and high-level roadmaps, reviewed quarterly

Oversee 1/3/5 strategy maps, key priorities, and business case submissions

Conduct quarterly PI planning reviews to ensure alignment with committed work

Align IAM business operations with departmental strategy, mission, and goals

Identify and address gaps in the operating model

Collaborate with finance on planning and budgeting processes

Ensure divisional plans and budgets align with functional and company priorities

Prepare agendas for IAM leadership meetings and planning sessions

Participate in leadership meetings to resolve barriers and develop action plans

Facilitate cross-functional initiatives and information flow

Coordinate stakeholder information requests and prepare reports and presentations

Support the VP of IAM in strategic planning, roadmap development, and operational planning

Impact strategic initiative implementation to achieve divisional objectives

Stay informed on audits/assessments requiring IAM support

Integrate audit findings into division strategy and roadmap

Ensure prioritized work aligns with division goals

Monitor changes impacting division priorities and commitments

Qualification

Leadership in information securityStrategic planningBudgeting processesLearning agilityInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving abilitiesOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum of 7 years in leadership roles within information security organizations

Proven ability to lead diverse teams and collaborate across organizational boundaries

Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable presenting to all organizational levels

Ability to translate strategies into actionable business plans

Demonstrated integrity and confidentiality handling

Excellent organizational skills for managing competing demands

Strong problem-solving, strategic, and critical thinking abilities

Learning agility and ability to anticipate needs in dynamic environments

Company

Northwestern Mutual

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Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to millions with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, and investments.

Founded in 1857

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.northwesternmutual.com

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