JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative andgrowing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positivedifference. Summary: Provides highest level of program/portfoliomanagement expertise and consultation to the business in order to meetdepartment, cross-department and enterprise wide goals. Plans, monitorsand manages internal business programs from initiation through rolloutand ongoing program management. Accountable for aligning one or morelarge, complex business programs consisting of multiple efforts and/orprograms supporting strategic corporate initiatives, specifically to actas a Lead for the flagship, multi-year initiative to streamline andmodernize entire Field Compensation and Rewards framework and ecosystem.This includes guiding the strategy and overall delivery roadmap;prioritizing the work in order to optimize and where possible acceleratebusiness and field impact; aligning the work to support and enable otherstrategic initiatives for the Field Experience and Performance areas;and securing resources where needed to deliver expected outcomes acrossall workstreams. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Independently leadslarge, complex, and multi-faceted programs or portfolios. Responsiblefor managing scope, risk, business value, schedule and budget. Defines,maintains, and revises program objectives and deliverables; accountablefor defining the program structure and creating a single, unified planto deliver on program objectives. Manages programs to ensure appropriateallocation of resources according to program objectives, specifications,deliverables, and changes. Accountable for building and motivating teammembers and influencing them to take positive action and accountabilityfor their assigned work. Accountable for identifying and resolvingissues and conflicts within the team at a portfolio/program level.Drives for clarity on program objectives, priorities, and measures.Develops solutions/recommendations to unique and complex problems andensures program solutions are consistent with organizational objectives.Identifies, assess, and mitigates program risks and issues and removesimpediments. Develops strong relationships with business clients tomanage program delivery expectations and implementation. Manages theresources and vendors assigned to program by verifying progress andremoving obstacles. Makes connections across teams and workstreams todrive identification and facilitation of inter-dependencies. Responsiblefor gathering and delivering metrics required by the program. Uses datato make successes and challenges visible, and to drive insights andaction plans to continually adjust and pursue program goals. Leveragingtools and techniques to enable end-to-end value delivery and the bestongoing rollout and ongoing experience. Applies extensive businessacumen in depth and breadth ofindustry, and... For full info followapplication link. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability ***** APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/4DC4A7452B254AA9 Qualified females,minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans areencouraged to apply.