Project Manager

Northwestern Mutual

Project Manager using expertise to manage internal projects from initiation to completion at Northwestern Mutual. Leading project teams and ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,320 - $105,480 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Using project management expertise, 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.
Independently leads complex departmental project/support assignments and/or participates in cross-departmental projects
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 in straightforward situations
Analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures, developing a recommended approach
Conducts 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
Responsible for developing, maintaining and revising project deliverables
Responsible for gathering and delivering metrics as required by the project
At the direction of project manager lead, develops presentations and communications
Identifies alternative options in the development and enhancements for new policies and processes
Responsible to manage project risk through the development, maintenance and revision of reports and tracking tools
Understands the key business drivers as they relate to the projects
Adapts to the various internal procedures and forms close links with the business partner representatives
Explains information and persuades others in straightforward situations
Effectively interact, negotiate and influence project teams and business partners to provide acceptable solutions and results
Acts as a liaison to facilitate an understanding and partnership between business clients.
Gathers and delivers day-to-day progress of a project as it relates to managing scope, schedule, cost and quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Business, Project Management or related field preferred OR a significant amount of directly-related work experience
Minimum 2 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 mid-complexity assignments
Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Seen as a team player and is supportive of group decisions and ideas
Written and oral communications 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 preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementanalysisdocumentationrisk managementbudget managementresource allocationproject planningproblem solvingmetrics gatheringproject life cycle

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam collaborationnegotiationinfluenceadaptabilityinitiativemotivationprioritizationtime management

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreePMI certification