Responsible for executing and socializing the overall Planning strategy for NM. Leads the communications, change frameworks and adoption operating models for all new planning efforts and positioning of digital planning initiatives following an intentional release management approach. Articulates the case for change and key messaging across the network offices, advisors as well as enterprise partners as part of a repeatable change framework, connecting all efforts back to the long-term planning strategy. This role will partner with Northwestern Mutual's Change Management Office acting a business partner for that change.
This role works cross functionally connecting with leaders of other enterprise initiatives to identify and monitor any impacts. It will also ensure all impacts are understood and all are aligned with the overall vision and strategy.
What You'll Do
- Leads a team of change and adoption consultants who engage across planning and client experience initiatives.
- Aid the continual adoption of planning strategies, thought leadership and digital tools in networks offices who may be at different places in their planning engagement.
- Socialize change impacts and stakeholder groups on key planning initiatives and communication plans
- Work cross-functionally with enterprise partners to bring clarity and resolutions to issues through pilot feedback and more
- Coordinate the development of materials and approaches to support building advocacy in the field
- Coordinate event and influencer plans to align with overall communications strategy
- Partner and collaborate with enterprise change management areas to stay aligned with and help influence the overall enterprise change management approach.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business or related field; or related work experience beyond the minimum required. Change management or communications background preferred.
- Ten or more years of experience/knowledge of business strategy/operations/processes
- Experience creating and implementing change management frameworks, methodologies and tools
- Experience managing large-scale organizational change efforts
- Strong planning skills, with ability to coordinate across a large team of subject matter experts
- Experience leading and managing a team
- Business acumen and understanding of organizational issues
- Ability to influence others, challenge the status quo, shift thinking and move toward a common, enterprise vision
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships among leaders in the Home Office and Field and think strategically
- Familiarity with project management approaches, tools and project phases
- Strong communications and presentation skills
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Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$160,000.00
Pay Range - End:
$240,000.00
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110:
$176,000.00 USD - $264,000.00 USD
Structure 115:
$184,000.00 USD - $276,000.00 USD
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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.
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We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.
- Flexible work schedules
- Concierge service
- Comprehensive benefits
- Employee resource groups
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or related work experience
- Ten or more years of experience in business strategy/operations/processes
- Experience creating and implementing change management frameworks
- Experience managing large-scale organizational change efforts
- Strong planning skills
- Experience leading and managing a team
- Ability to influence others and challenge the status quo
- Strong communications and presentation skills
What the Team is Saying
Northwestern Mutual Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A dual 401(k) plus cash balance pension provides company-funded credits with a guaranteed minimum interest credit and vesting (one year for the 401(k) and three years for the cash balance). Plan design in 2025–2026 emphasized employer funding via an added cash‑balance credit and a 4% company 401(k) contribution option.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are complemented by on‑site Mutual Health Centers (WI/NY) and nationwide virtual primary care. Lyra mental‑health services and on‑site fitness centers or reimbursements extend well‑being support.
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Parental & Family Support — Fully paid parental leave, caregiving leave, and fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance are provided. These sit alongside paid vacation/holidays and volunteer time to support families.
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What We Do
You’ll Like It Here At Northwestern Mutual, we believe that our lives and our work matter. And that doing what’s right is good for everyone. We follow through by designing tech that improves the community and cultivating creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere. These guiding principles have allowed our company to grow for more than 160 years. Here, you’ll be with a team who emphasizes integrity and prioritizes security to design experiences that better everyone. You’ll work in cross functional teams to create optimal solutions that are rooted in innovative strategy and thoughtful execution. And you’re provided development tools and opportunities to become a leader all with the support of a collaborative team. You’ll be surrounded in a culture that values innovation and works to always evolve to stay ahead of trends and client needs. We are intentional in seeking out team members who will challenge us. Our employees choose us for the career opportunities, commitment to philanthropy and desire to have a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. You have career passions and goals. We have ambition and opportunity for you to grow your future in tech. Discover today: https://careers.northwesternmutual.com/
Why Work With Us
We invest in our people. We know careers are about choices, so we provide intentional opportunity. Here you can build creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere and revolutionize traditional processes. As a mutual company, our focus is our people — whether professional development or investments in the community.
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