Northwestern Mutual · 21 hours ago
Lead Technical Program Manager – Wealth
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $222K/yr
6+ years expNorthwestern Mutual is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager - Wealth to contribute to a strategically critical portfolio that shapes long-term outcomes. The role involves aligning executive stakeholders around large-scale, multi-year digital delivery plans and advancing agile practices to improve throughput and drive continuous improvement.
AdviceConsultingEmployee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceWealth Management
Responsibilities
Accountability for aligning one or more large, complex programs consisting of multiple efforts
Make connections across teams and work streams to drive identification and facilitation of interdependencies
Accountability for defining the program structure and creating a single, unified plan to deliver on the program objectives
Drive for clarity on objectives, priorities and measures
Accountability for identifying, assessing and mitigating program risks and issues, and removing impediments
May lead or mentor program managers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum 6 years of professional experience
Five or more years of program management experience in technology and/or business functions. Experience with program management methodologies & governance
Experience with project management methodologies & SDLC. Working knowledge of project management / agile tooling
Financial & team management
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, cross-functional initiatives using a variety of delivery methodologies (i.e. waterfall, agile, lean, scrum, etc.)
Strong analytical and problem-solving 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
Benefits
Flexible work schedules
Concierge service
Comprehensive benefits
Employee resource groups
Company
Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to millions with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, and investments.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Gerend
Chairman, President and CEO
Phil Odella
COO/CFO
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