Northwestern Mutual
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Infrastructure Program Manager

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At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
Summary:

  • Plans, coordinates, and actively runs the IT delivery plans for complex, multi-functional technical solutions that generally spans multiple, technical products
  • Handles the end-to-end plan that is inclusive of all the changes needed to technical products in support of initiative outcomes
  • Projects often involve network, server, or software implementation and upgrades, PC deployment and the like and will be expected to be hands on as well as overseeing project


Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for driving specific aspects of a medium size program with medium complexity.
  • Makes connections across teams to drive identification and managing of inter-dependencies
  • Accountable for defining the program structure and a plan to deliver on the program objectives
  • Drives on objectives, priorities, and measures
  • Accountable for identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks and issues, and removing impediments


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience
  • 5 to 7 years of project or program management experience in infrastructure
  • Experience with project management methodologies & SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle)
  • Experience with delivering projects using Waterfall and Agile
  • Understands how software is developed, tested, and implemented as well as technical concepts
  • Ability to work closely with engineers, product managers and business leaders
  • 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
  • Highly skilled in collaboration and negotiation
  • Needs to be comfortable interacting and collaborating with leadership across the company including high level executives
  • Experience working in a large-scale Metrix IT environment


Why should you work with us?

  • Outstanding Benefits- PTO, bonuses, medical, dental, vision, 401k, and pension plans
  • Tons of room for career growth, coaching and mentoring
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Equal Opportunity Employer


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What are Northwestern Mutual Perks + Benefits

Northwestern Mutual Benefits Overview

Whether providing education assistance, competitive health benefits or time off for community service, Northwestern Mutual is committed to supporting employees so they can live their best lives. 

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Employee resource groups
Hybrid work model
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Northwestern Mutual offers a pension plan for employees.
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Online course subscriptions available

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