JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative andgrowing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positivedifference. Summary: Provides project management expertise andconsultation to business in order to meet department and crossdepartment goals. Plans, monitors and manages internal projects frominitiation through completion. Secures required resources and usesformal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, andchanges. Manages projects to ensure on-time completion according tospecifications and within budgeted costs. Incumbent is concerned withclearly identifiable elements of larger projects. Primary Duties &Responsibilities: Independently leads highly complex departmentalproject/support assignments and/or participates in cross-departmentalprojects with responsibility for managing scope, risk, business value,schedule and budget. With department management, defines the objectivesto be accomplished by the project team. With the team, develops theproject plan. Directs team members to determine the best methods toachieve the projects objectives. Allocates staff and budget resourcesrequired to achieve project objectives. Identifies and solves a range ofproblems for a variety of situations. Analyzes possible solutions andassesses each using standard procedures, developing a recommendedapproach. Conducts independent and complex analysis to identify thescope and nature of a business and/or system problem. Responsible foraccomplishing the stated project objectives through key projectmanagement responsibilities that include building the projectrequirements and managing the triple project constraints of cost, time,and scope. Responsible for developing, maintaining and revising projectdeliverables. Responsible for gathering and delivering metrics asrequired by the project. As the project lead, and sometimes in supportof a larger project manager lead, develops presentations andcommunications which incorporate a clear understanding of corporatecommunications theory and practice. Identifies alternative options inthe development and enhancements for new policies and processes.Incumbent will act as subject matter experts (SME) to build out newprocesses and systems that help realize efficiencies and cost savingsfor the division. Responsible to manage project risk through thedevelopment, maintenance and revision of reports and tracking tools.Using approved methodologies uses all available tools to identifypotential problems before they occur. Understands the key businessdrivers as they relate to the projects. Adapts to the various internalprocedures and forms close links with the business partnerrepresentatives, ensuring that the key issues of cost, time, scope andabove all, client satisfaction, can be realized. Explains difficult orsensitive information and persuades others in a variety ofsituations.... For full info follow application link. EEO/AAEmployer/Vets/Disability ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: ApplyOnline: ipc.us/t/6B87D1973D714242 Qualified females, minorities, andspecial disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.