Client Advocacy- Change Management Communications Lead

Northwestern Mutual – Corporate Careers

4.5

(41)

Franklin, WI

Why you should apply for a job to Northwestern Mutual – Corporate Careers:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.9/5 in supportive management
  • 73% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 83% would recommend this company to other women
  • 86% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • A concierge service that will tackle your personal "to-do" list, such as running errands, organizing vacations, and scheduling services.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave along with programs that support family planning services.
  • Strong commitment to philanthropy evidenced by the NWM Foundation and each employee receiving 16 paid hours annually for volunteering.
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    Position summary

    ign with Northwestern Mutual's strategic corporate communication priorities. These activities inform, educate, and influence a range of target audiences including the company's clients, prospects, key influencers, the field, employees and other collaborators.

    This role will primarily focus on the design, development and implementation of communication plans supporting our Client Advocacy change initiatives.

    Primary Duties & Responsibilities

    • Consults with client group department heads on department communication strategy. Plans, manages and implements communication programs, projects and initiatives that align employees with department direction and strategic priorities.

    • Leads committees and task forces in developing sophisticated communication initiatives that support the department business direction, goals and objectives.

    • Acts as a resource and may mentor/train communication specialists.

    • May act as liaison with outside communication contractors.

    • Administers the measures to evaluate the effectiveness of communication and assess the return on communication investment.

    • Recommends, develops, implements and maintains communication standards for department. Assures that quality standards are present in departmental communications.

    • Works independently and receives minimal guidance.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree

    • 6 or more years of experience in professional communication, public relations, organizational communication, marketing or related communication field.

    • Proven skill in project management.

    • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

    • Ability to absorb complex information and convert it to an understandable format.

    • Ability to adapt style and build consensus with client group leaders.

    • Ability to solve sophisticated problems and analyze information from multiple resources to make business decisions.

    Skills-Proficiency Level:

    Analytics Insight - Intermediate

    Communication Presentations - Advanced

    Decision Making - Intermediate

    Development Communication - Advanced

    Internal Communications Strategy - Intermediate

    Leadership Communication - Intermediate

    Oral Communications - Intermediate

    Storytelling - Advanced

    Written Communication - Advanced

    Benefits:

    Great pay package, 401K, Company sponsored retirement plan, Educational assistance, Performance based incentive pay, Medical, dental and vision insurance, Parental leave, Caregiver time off....and more.

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    Compensation Range:

    Pay Range - Start:

    $62,160.00

    Pay Range - End:

    $115,440.00

    Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.

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    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    If you work or would be working in California, Colorado, New York City, Washington or outside of a Corporate location, please click here for information pertaining to compensation and benefits.

    Why you should apply for a job to Northwestern Mutual – Corporate Careers:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.9/5 in supportive management
  • 73% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 83% would recommend this company to other women
  • 86% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • A concierge service that will tackle your personal "to-do" list, such as running errands, organizing vacations, and scheduling services.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave along with programs that support family planning services.
  • Strong commitment to philanthropy evidenced by the NWM Foundation and each employee receiving 16 paid hours annually for volunteering.