Business Project Mgr Sr

Summary

Provides project management expertise and consultation to business in order to meet department and cross department goals. Plans, monitors and manages internal projects from initiation through completion. Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes. Manages projects to ensure on‑time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs. Incumbent is concerned with clearly identifiable elements of larger projects.

• Independently leads highly complex departmental project/support assignments and/or participates in cross‑departmental projects with responsibility for managing scope, risk, business value, schedule and budget.
• With department management, defines the objectives to be accomplished by the project team.
• With the team, develops the project plan.
• Directs team members to determine the best methods to achieve the projects objectives.
• Allocates staff and budget resources required to achieve project objectives.
• Identifies and solves a range of problems for a variety of situations, analyzing possible solutions and assessing each using standard procedures, developing a recommended approach.
• Conducts independent and complex analysis to identify the scope and nature of a business and/or system problem.
• Responsible for accomplishing the stated project objectives through key project management responsibilities that include building the project requirements and managing the triple project constraints of cost, time, and scope.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining and revising project deliverables.
• Responsible for gathering and delivering metrics as required by the project.
• Develops presentations and communications incorporating a clear understanding of corporate communications theory and practice.
• Identifies alternative options in the development and enhancements for new policies and processes.
• Act as subject matter expert (SME) to build out new processes and systems that help realize efficiencies and cost savings for the division.
• Manage project risk through development, maintenance and revision of reports and tracking tools.
• Use approved methodologies and tools to identify potential problems before they occur.
• Understand key business drivers as they relate to the projects, adapt to internal procedures, and maintain close links with business partner representatives.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information, persuade others in a variety of situations, negotiate and influence project teams and business partners.
• Act as liaison to facilitate an understanding and partnership between business clients.
• Manage resources and vendors assigned to projects by verifying progress and removing obstacles.
• Gather and deliver day‑to‑day progress of a project as it relates to managing scope, schedule, cost and quality to support project management decisions and compliance with Company approved methodology and required deliverables.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

• Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Business, Project Management or related field preferred OR a significant amount of directly‑related work experience beyond the minimum required for the position.
• Minimum 5 years experience/knowledge in processes and project management to include analysis, documentation.
• Ability to work with general direction to scope, plan and manage cross‑department or multi‑department projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large and highly complex assignments.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Seen as a team player and supportive of group decisions and ideas.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to build rapport within the company, field and/or outside vendors.
• High degree of personal initiative and motivation.
• Degree with a project management emphasis or PMI certification preferred.
• Experience with project methodology through project life cycle phases.

Pay Range – Start: $89,360.00 – End: $. Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110: $98,320.00 USD – $ USD;
Structure 115: $ USD – $ USD.

Job Posting End Date: 07/24/2026

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. 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.