JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. Northwestern Mutual is looking for a Senior Director of Technology Strategy and Governance who will play a pivotal role in defining and executing technology capabilities that drive digital transformation and achieve our overall company objectives. Your Impact: Serve as a subject matter expert for architecture teams in the planning, design, and delivery of IT solutions. Advise IT teams on technology standards, methodologies, and processes. Drive the short and long-term IT project portfolio strategy for key business segments. Participate in proof of concepts to define technology direction and enable business strategy. Assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and soundness of technology solutions, promoting consistency across division technology solutions. Partner with Technology Leads to drive technology transformation efforts. Apply best practices, stay updated on emerging technologies, and implement innovations to deliver value. Provide periodic updates to Senior Management on technology strategy matters. Build and maintain relationships with technology and business stakeholders. Attract, develop, and retain staff. Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of business leadership experience. Proven leadership experience with diverse technical and non-technical teams. Functional understanding of tech architecture and enterprise governance. Superior interpersonal skills to lead groups of people. Experience in portfolio/project management, strategic and operational planning, and leading multiple sophisticated projects with organization-wide impact. Demonstrated organizational agility to work across boundaries, influence, and collaborate with all levels on solutions that benefit the organization. Ability to work horizontally with shared priorities, elevating functional priorities over departmental objectives. Proven skills in dealing with ambiguity and paradox, and leading change. Exceptional discernment and focus on achieving business impact through progressive practices and sound business judgment. Ability to translate goals and strategies into executable business plans. High level of integrity and ability to treat confidential information confidentially. Demonstrated learning agility and outside-in perspective to identify future trends and practices. Strong organizational skills; able to handle competing demands and work within short time frames. Strong problem-solving and strategic/critical thinking skills. Ability to identify underlying issues and influence others without formal authority. Strong facilitation and team-building skills; effectively participate in operational and... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/048D947A02F04385 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.