Northwestern Mutual

Senior Director Change Management, FCS

Northwestern Mutual$160K — $240K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Communication, or related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing change management frameworks.
  • Experience managing large-scale change efforts.
  • Ability to think strategically while focusing on execution.
  • Exceptional influencing and relationship skills across multiple organizational levels.
  • Analytical problem-solving skills with capability to assess and diagnose organizational issues.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and nurture a team of future change management professionals.
  • Apply change methodology to achieve desired business outcomes.
  • Analyze resistance to change and implement plans to mitigate risks.
  • Lead and align complex, cross-departmental change initiatives.
  • Act as a thought leader in developing change strategies for complex business transformations.
  • Partner with business leaders to align change strategies with business goals.
  • Gather and deliver metrics to drive insights and adjust action plans.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities for career growth.
  • Supportive team culture emphasizing inclusion and engagement.
  • Access to cutting-edge change management tools and methodologies.
Full Job Description

Summary

Leads and aligns large, highly complex, cross-functional change management plans across a broad portfolio of initiatives. Provides thought leadership and change management expertise and consultation to the business to meet department, cross-department and enterprise wide goals.Regarded as an expert in developing and implementing change management strategies to address complex and unique business objectives. Influences and contributes to the development of strategic business decisions and leads implementation of change management across the enterprise at all organizational levels.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and mature a team of change management professionals of the future. Create and maintain a team culture of trust, engagement, and inclusion.

  • Applies NM change methodology and process to deliver the people side of change that is required to achieve our desired business outcomes.

  • Analyze people-related risks and points of resistance; implement specific plans to mitigate or address the concerns. Provide insight to project and senior leaders about the potential impact of decisions on the effectiveness of overall change strategy.

  • Accountable for leading and aligning large, highly complex, strategic cross-departmental/ functional change initiatives across a broad portfolio. Responsible for managing impact of changes to people, process, technology, organization, and culture.

  • Acts as a thought leader on change management activities; develops change plans and strategies for execution across highly complex efforts which requires significant change to business processes, behavior, and culture change.

  • Partner with and influence business leadership across multiple departments and functions and all layers of the organization to design planning and program delivery approaches that promote user centric business solutions and ensure change strategies align with the business strategy and vision. Establishes and maintains strong partnerships across the organization to integrate multiple change efforts to produce integrated delivery.

  • Implement efficient change management structures that support an integrated delivery approach and provide direction and oversight to one or more change teams to ensure predictable execution and realization of benefits.

  • Develops strong relationships with business clients to manage change delivery expectations and implementation. Provides expert level change management consulting, negotiation and influencing at all levels.

  • Aligns all stakeholder leadership on strategy, business priorities, and approach to change delivery. Influences others to take action to change, within and outside of own area.

  • Responsible for gathering and delivering metrics and data to drive insights and action plans to continually adjust and pursue goals. Leverage tools and techniques to enable end-to-end value delivery and the best ongoing rollout and ongoing experience.

  • Applies extensive business acumen in depth and breadth of industry, company initiatives and strategy, and products, integrates knowledge into change management objectives.

  • Uses expert-level knowledge of change management to understand key business drivers and outcomes. Conduct highly complex analysis to identify scope and nature of change management deliverables to solve a department or business need.

  • Adopt, integrate, and promote common NM enterprise-wide change process, methodology and language.

  • Lead's a team of change practitioners.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Communication, or related field.

  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with increasing levels of responsibility; including experience leading large, complex, cross-functional change management efforts.

  • Demonstrated experience creating and implementing change management frameworks, methodologies and tools.

  • Experience managing large-scale change efforts.

  • Ability to present recommendations which are aligned to the business strategy. Ability to articulate an independent point-of-view and comfortable to challenge conventional practices.

  • Systems view to bring organization design, people effectiveness and change enablement to drive integration and transformation.

  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute. Must be strategically oriented, yet tactically focused on execution of plans.

  • Exceptional influencing and relationship skills. Capable of building and sustaining excellent relationships at multiple levels in the organization and/or field to understand business needs and strategically accomplish goals.

  • Analytical problem-solving skills to draw insights,  assess the organization, recognize potential issues, diagnosis route causes, and craft viable solutions.

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business leaders to develop, implement and sustain change interventions that enable transformational shift and achievement of business goals.

  • Familiarity with project management approaches, tools and project phases

  • Change Management certification (Prosci or similar).

Skills You Have
  • Cross Functional Partnering & Planning: Builds alignment and coordinates work across teams and functions to achieve shared goals.

  • Business Influence: Uses business knowledge and effective communication to gain stakeholder alignment and support organizational priorities.

  • Change Implementation: Develops and executes plans that drive adoption and support organizational transformation.

  • Adaptive Communication: Tailors complex information for different audiences and connects technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Strategic Vision & Planning: Defines and executes a strategic direction aligned with broader enterprise goals.

  • Change Management: Leads organizational and behavioral change by building the case for change, engaging stakeholders, mitigating risks, and driving adoption.

Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:

$160,000.00

Pay Range - End:

$240,000.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

Structure 110:

$176,000.00 USD - $264,000.00 USD

Structure 115:


$184,000.00 USD - $276,000.00 USD

We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click to learn more.


About Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 160 years. Through a holistic planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to millions with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. The company manages billion of dollars of investments owned by its clients and held or managed through its wealth management and investment services businesses. Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (securities), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (fiduciary and fee-based financial planning services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance).

Northwestern Mutual Careers

Joining Northwestern Mutual presents a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to empowering personal and professional growth, innovation, and leadership in the financial services industry. As a company renowned for its commitment to excellence and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, Northwestern Mutual offers unparalleled job opportunities for both seasoned professionals and those at the start of their careers.

Work You’ll Do

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe in building strong relationships not only with our clients but also among our team members. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the most talented professionals in the industry, all united in their commitment to leadership and innovation. Our employees are equipped with top-tier benefits and diversity training that ensure their career journey is both rewarding and inclusive.

Explore Professional Growth and Development

Northwestern Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where career growth is not just a possibility but a priority. With a variety of positions available, from financial representatives to internships for budding professionals, our company is a place where your skills and passion can thrive. We provide extensive training programs and leadership development opportunities that prepare you for success in your current role and beyond.

Innovative Work Environment

Our team at Northwestern Mutual is at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technology and innovative financial strategies to provide exceptional service to our clients. This focus on innovation is not just about staying current; it's about leading the way in the financial sector. Employees at all levels are encouraged to contribute ideas and take initiative, driving the company forward as a leader in the financial industry.

Be Part of Our Diverse and Inclusive Team

Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords at Northwestern Mutual; they are integral to our company culture and business strategy. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees can flourish. Our diversity training programs are designed to enhance understanding and foster an inclusive environment for all team members.

Networking and Career Advancement

Networking within Northwestern Mutual opens doors to expansive career advancement opportunities. We encourage our employees to engage in internal networking events, which often lead to mentorship and further career development. Whether you are looking to enhance your resume, prepare for an interview, or step into a leadership role, Northwestern Mutual provides the resources and support to help you achieve your professional goals.

Join Our Team

Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take their career to the next level. Explore the job opportunities and internships available at Northwestern Mutual and find out how you can contribute to our legacy of innovation and leadership.

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