EFX Ops Coordinator

Northwestern Mutual – Corporate Careers

4.5

(41)

Milwaukee, 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

    ompletion according to specifications and within budgeted costs. Incumbent is concerned with clearly identifiable elements or functions within a larger project or independently manages moderately sized projects.

    Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Independently leads complex departmental project/support assignments and/or participates in cross-departmental projects with responsibility for managing scope, risk, business value, schedule and budget.

    • 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 that include building the project requirements and managing the triple project constraints of cost, time, and scope.

    • 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 which incorporate a clear understanding of corporate communications theory and practice.

    • Identifies alternative options in the development and enhancements for new policies and processes. Incumbent will build out new processes and systems that help realize efficiencies and cost savings for the division.

    • Responsible to manage project risk through the development, maintenance and revision of reports and tracking tools. Using approved methodologies uses all available tools to identify potential problems before they occur.

    • 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, ensuring that the key issues of cost, time, scope and above all, client satisfaction, can be realized.

    • 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. Manages the resources and vendors assigned to their projects by verifying progress and removing obstacles.

    • Gathers and delivers day-to-day progress of a project as it relates to managing scope, schedule, cost and quality in order to support project management decisions and compliance with Company approved methodology and required deliverables.

    • Other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in, Business, Project Management or related field preferred OR a significant amount of directly-related work experience beyond the minimum required for the position.

    • 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

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    Compensation Range:

    Pay Range - Start:

    $57,820.00

    Pay Range - End:

    $107,380.00

    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.