Lead Technical Program Manager

Northwestern Mutual-posted 15 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Milwaukee, WI
5,001-10,000 employees
Resume
Match Score
Upload and Match ResumeTrack Jobs with Teal

Plans, coordinates and actively manages the IT delivery plans for complex, cross-functional technical solutions that generally spans multiple, technical products. Manages the end to end plan that is inclusive of all of the changes needed to technical products in support of initiative outcomes. Works closely with technical and business stakeholders to ensure delivery of expected outcomes and business value.

  • Accountable for aligning one or more large, complex programs consisting of multiple efforts.
  • Makes connections across teams and work streams to drive identification and facilitation of interdependencies.
  • Accountable for defining the program structure and creating a single, unified plan to deliver on the program objectives.
  • Drives for clarity on objectives, priorities and measures.
  • Accountable for identifying, assessing and mitigating program risks and issues, and removing impediments.
  • May lead or mentor program managers.
  • Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership.
  • Solves unique problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.
  • Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general department policies and industry guidelines.
  • Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Minimum 6 years of professional experience.
  • Five or more years of program management experience in technology and/or business functions.
  • Experience with program management methodologies & governance.
  • Experience with project management methodologies & SDLC.
  • Working knowledge of project management / agile tooling.
  • Understands how software is developed, tested and implemented as well as technical concepts.
  • Ability to work closely with engineers, product managers and business leaders.
  • Experience managing large scale, cross-functional initiatives using a variety of delivery methodologies (i.e. waterfall, agile, lean, scrum, etc.)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Intellectual curiosity and a desire to dig into details, learn, ask questions and become the "go to expert" on certain concepts and topics.
Track Jobs with Teal

Job Search Resources

•
AI Resume Builder
•
Technical Program Manager Resume Examples
•
Technical Program Manager Cover Letter Examples

Tools

Career Hubs

Guides

Company

© 2024 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service