Strategic Operations Manager

1 day ago


Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Northwestern Mutual Careers Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Operations Manager to join our team at Northwestern Mutual. This role will be responsible for driving business value through strategic initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and facilitating execution of departmental operating models.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead strategic initiatives that drive business value and improve departmental operating models.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bridge strategies across teams and drive business outcomes.
  • Facilitate execution of departmental operating models to improve the health of the department and organization.
  • Partner with department leadership team to identify and track priority work, including identifying business outcomes and key metrics.
  • Lead teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
  • Provide data and recommendations on budget forecasting, administration, and reporting.
  • Manage multiple and complex funding mechanisms and provide guidance to leadership on securing resources to achieve business outcomes.
  • Plan and prepare agendas for departmental staff or leadership meetings and planning sessions.
  • Facilitate cross-functional initiatives and the flow of information between stakeholders and other teams.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 7 years' business leadership experience.
  • Proven leadership skills working with diverse teams.
  • Superior interpersonal skills to lead a group of people.
  • Experience in portfolio and/or project management, strategic and operational planning, and leading multiple complex projects with organization-wide impact.
  • Demonstrated organizational agility to work across organizational boundaries, influence, and collaborate with all levels on solutions that benefit the organization.
  • Ability to work horizontally with shared priorities and elevate functional priorities over department objectives.
  • Strong integrity and proven ability to treat confidential information confidentially.
  • Exceptional business acumen and focus on achieving business impact through progressive practices and sound business judgment.

About Us

At Northwestern Mutual, we invest in our people and provide a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules, and employee resource groups. Our compensation range is $100,030.00 - $185,770.00 per year, paid on a geographic-specific salary structure. Please note that salaries may vary based on individual qualifications, experience, and location.



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