Principal Strategic Advisory

Summary The goal of the Strategic Advisory team is to provide management and strategy consulting services with internal resources who have aligned incentives. This role is responsible for providing advanced quantitative analysis capabilities for multiple engagements across the team and ensuring delivery standards are met. This role is also responsible for analyzing corporate-wide data to identify strategic opportunities across Northwestern Mutual. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Establish strategic and analytical frameworks for the Strategic Advisory function Work hands-on with Strategic Advisory team members to implement data-driven approaches Ensure consistency in delivery across projects Lead analysis of processes and operating models across Northwestern Mutual to identify top priorities for Strategic Advisory work Partner with client leadership to identify opportunities and scope engagements Provide guidance and advice to prioritize top opportunities in different business functions based on value and impact Provide guidance and advice for stakeholders to help translate OKR and API targets into actionable, strategic roadmaps Coordinates requests for information from stakeholders and prepares reports and presentations in response. Exhibits expert level and business acumen to solve unique, complex problems across multiple functions with a broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions. Participates in regular department / function leadership meetings to ensure delivery and execution is aligned with Strategic Advisory function Qualifications Minimum of 15 years business leadership and/or consulting experience Minimum of 7 years of people management experience. Minimum 5 years of leadership in a data role or organization Proven leadership skills working with diverse teams. Superior management, human relations, and interpersonal skills to lead groups of people. Strong organizational skills; able to handle competing demands, and work under tight deadlines and short timeframes. Demonstrated organizational agility to work across organizational boundaries, influence, and collaborate with all levels on solutions that benefit the organization. Proven skills in dealing with ambiguity and paradox, and leading change. Facilitation and team building skills; ability to play an active, operational and communicative role.

Compensation Range:

Pay Range•

Start:

$154,000.00 Pay Range•

End:

$286,000.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

Structure 110: $169,400.00 USD•$314,600.00 USD Structure 115: $177,100.00 USD•$328,900.00 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 here to learn more. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives. At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company over 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual. What started in Milwaukee, WI has grown into 7,000+ home office professionals split across 3 campuses: New York City, Franklin and downtown Milwaukee (HQ)•each one bringing with it its own unique talent and culture. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual as we are growing our digital and tech capabilities and are always on the lookout for bright, tech-savvy candidates. Northwestern Mutual is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We have chosen to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where talented people from all backgrounds want to be, want to stay, and want to build their future. We celebrate and support our differences for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. 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.