
Assistant Director – Field Technology Operations
Northwestern Mutual
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $104,090 - $193,310 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead and coach a geographically distributed team of technology specialists (TS) to successfully enable effective and efficient technology support.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Network and District office leadership to understand and address resource and programmatic needs by office.
- Lead working teams in the strategic design, implementation, and execution of departmental priorities that drive NM’s transformation agenda.
- Collaborate with digital products, technology, and business teams on key technology initiatives.
- Partner and consistently deliver with peers across Field Technology Operations.
- Continuously assess team performance via quantitative and qualitative measures as appropriate.
- Oversee team support strategies ensuring high-quality, value-added touchpoints to enable high customer satisfaction.
- Lead the strategic engagement of major technology integrations and moves with Network Office leadership.
- Partner with 3rd party vendors in the active sourcing and onboarding of technology specialists and consultants.
Requirements
- Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in technology support or a related field, with at least 3 years in a lead, leadership, or managerial role.
- Proven track record of managing or leading technology support teams.
- Understanding of IT infrastructure, software applications, and network systems.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
- Experience with technology support tools and platforms such as ServiceNow or similar.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Experience in strategic planning and execution of organizational goals.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Strong presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Strong commitment to customer service and satisfaction.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Relevant certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or similar are preferred.
- Experience managing budgets and financial planning for technology support operations.
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Hard Skills & Tools
IT infrastructuresoftware applicationsnetwork systemstroubleshootingtechnical issue resolutionproject managementstrategic planningbudget managementfinancial planning
Soft Skills
leadershipteam motivationcommunicationcollaborationpresentationcustomer serviceanalytical skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
ITILPMP