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NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Senior Technical Program Manager in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. At Northwestern Mutual, we\'re changing the way people think about financial planning with the scale of a Fortune 100 company. We\'re redefining and disrupting the industry while changing people\'s financial lives with better experiences and better technology. We believe in building inclusive and diverse workplaces, where every voice is heard. Come help us build for the future! Summary: Plans, coordinates and actively manages the IT delivery plans of technical solutions across our enterprise data platforms. Manages the end to end plan that is inclusive of all of the changes needed to a given technical product in support of initiative outcomes. Projects often involve network, server, or software implementation and upgrades, PC deployment and the like. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Accountable for project management of a larger initiative/project with medium complexity. Accountable for defining and managing scope, schedule, cost, and quality, including the monitoring of day-to-day progress, execution, management and closure within the approved scope, schedule and cost. Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques that are aligned with Company approved methodologies & tool sets to help with the successful completion of short and long-term goals. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Minimum 4 years of professional experience. Two or more years of project management experience in technology and/or business functions. Experience with project management methodologies or SDLC (systems development life cycle) Experience with project management methodologies & SDLC. Working knowledge of project management / agile tooling Understands how software is developed, tested and implemented as well as technical concepts. Ability to work closely with engineers, product managers and business leaders. Proficient level of understanding of Cloud Computing (AWS/Azure/Google) Proficient level of knowledge of data warehousing principles in a cloud environments Ability to communicate in writing and verbally to both functional and technical stakeholders. Experience managing large scale, multi-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 projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution Solves complex problems; takes a new... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/20FF5981E5CE45B6 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

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