JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative andgrowing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positivedifference. Summary Helps to drive the strategic department orfunctional vision, operating model, budget and planning activities, andoutcomes for the function or department. Regarded as a technical expertin job discipline and within the organization. May serve as a trusted,strategic advisor to an executive, functional or department head andleaders within the department or function. Primary Duties &Responsibilities Strategic Planning Contributes to the development ofand directs departmental / function strategy development and execution,ensuring alignment with key business priorities and outcomes. Leadsdepartment/functional strategic initiatives that drive business value.Collaborate, plan and organize with and through people to bridgestrategies across teams. Supports a complex area of the business,determines inter-dependencies across the organization, and facilitateswork of notable risk and complexity within own area and across thebusiness. Department / Function Reporting Metrics and Data Accountablefor functional/department reporting metrics and data. Oversees reportingand data reports to ensure accurate, ongoing reporting relative tofunctional and departmental goals. Accountable for providing guidance toleadership relative data insights and validity Business OperationsResponsible for strategy and planning to align business operations withthe company\'s overarching strategy, mission and goals. Identifies gapsbetween ideal and current state of operating model and recommendssolutions to close the gaps. Facilitates execution of departmental /functional operating model to improve the health of the department /function and organization. Exhibits expert level and business acumen inorder to solve unique, complex problems across the function with a broadimpact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking todevelop solutions. Project Management Partners with department /function leadership team to identify and track priority work, includingidentifying business outcomes and key metrics, portfolio management ofkey department / function priorities, developing strategy for projectexecution, and creating transparency on priority work in the department/ function and throughout the enterprise. Leads projects with notablerisk and complexity; develops strategy for project execution. Department/ Function Planning Budgeting Leads function/department planning andfinancial/budgeting process. Oversees budget forecasting, administrationand reporting. Manages multiple and complex funding mechanisms andprovides guidance to leadership on securing resources to achievebusiness outcomes. Aligns department / function planning and budget tofunctional and company priorities, working cross-functionally with...For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:ipc.us/t/E42207CDD23F4165 Qualified females, minorities, and specialdisabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.