Northwestern Mutual

IAM Strategy Lead

Northwestern Mutual

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Milwaukee • New York • Wisconsin • United States

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Salary

💰 $104,090 - $193,310 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Drive the strategic vision, operating model, budget, planning activities, and outcomes for the IAM division.
  • Serve as a trusted, strategic advisor to the VP of IAM and leaders within the division.
  • Support IAM strategy, ensuring alignment with key priorities and outcomes.
  • Lead strategic initiatives to enhance divisional value.
  • Collaborate across teams to integrate strategies effectively.
  • Establish reporting mechanisms for leadership visibility into operational KPIs and progress toward key results.
  • Manage planning artifacts, annual OKRs, and high-level roadmaps, reviewed quarterly.
  • Oversee 1/3/5 strategy maps, key priorities, and business case submissions.
  • Conduct quarterly PI planning reviews to ensure alignment with committed work.
  • Align IAM business operations with departmental strategy, mission, and goals.
  • Identify and address gaps in the operating model.
  • Collaborate with finance on planning and budgeting processes.
  • Prepare agendas for IAM leadership meetings and planning sessions.
  • Participate in leadership meetings to resolve barriers and develop action plans.
  • Facilitate cross-functional initiatives and information flow.
  • Monitor changes impacting division priorities and commitments.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7 years in leadership roles within information security organizations.
  • Proven ability to lead diverse teams and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable presenting to all organizational levels.
  • Ability to translate strategies into actionable business plans.
  • Demonstrated integrity and confidentiality handling.
  • Excellent organizational skills for managing competing demands.
  • Strong problem-solving, strategic, and critical thinking abilities.
  • Learning agility and ability to anticipate needs in dynamic environments.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
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