This position requires 100% onsite availability in Nashville, TN (37203)
This is a full-time, on-site resource, responsible for the coaching, training, mentoring NMs technology suite to financial advisors and team members in local network office. Having a financial background is strongly preferred.
Summary:
The Field Technology Solutions Consultant is an on-site position embedded within network offices nationwide, dedicated to advancing financial advisors' sales effectiveness and practice growth through innovative technology solutions. This role involves cultivating strong relationships with advisors, teams, and network office leadership, delivering customized consulting to align digital strategies with specific business objectives, and championing the adoption of Northwestern Mutuals technology suite. By spearheading strategic technology integration, the consultant transforms advisor practices, driving continuous improvement and fostering collaboration across all organizational levels.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop relationships with financial advisors (FA), FA teams, and network office (NO) leadership and their teams, focusing on understanding basic business objectives and support needs.
Assist advisors and teams in using Northwestern Mutuals technology tools effectively, demonstrating how they enhance client-advisor experiences and productivity.
Develop a thorough understanding of the insurance and investment sales cycles to understand how technology can be integrated into business processes.
Apply consulting strategies to demonstrate technology benefits, focusing on clear communication to ensure audience understanding.
Collect feedback from advisors and teams to relay to Home Office leadership, helping ensure technology solutions meet user needs.
Support the identification of inefficiencies with guidance, suggesting simple technology applications to improve advisor practices.
Participate in planning sessions to support goal achievement, learning strategic methods to increase productivity and client satisfaction.
Assist in delivering training on technology best practices, facilitating classes under supervision to promote effective tool usage.
Help prepare users for new technology deployments by assisting with training and communication of benefits.
Track engagement activities and attend training sessions to expand knowledge and skills, contributing to improvement efforts.
Travel may be required based on supported offices.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 2 years related experience including consultation experience working with professionals within financial services or similar industry.
Experience coaching and training professionals.
Ability to understand sales-focused software technology and its benefits.
Ability to build and maintain relationships.
Proven ability to consult and drive measurable improvements in an outcome-based model. (E.g. prior demonstrated ability to drive % increase in adoption, sales etc.)
Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate groups of people.
This position has been classified as an Associated Person under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting and completion of required form.Non-Registered Fingerprinted - FINRACompensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$60,340.00Pay Range - End:
$112,060.00Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110:
Structure 115:
We believe in fairness and transparency. Its 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 youre 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.
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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.
FIND YOUR FUTUREWere excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.
Flexible work schedulesConcierge serviceComprehensive benefitsEmployee resource groupsPandoLogic. Preferred Job Industries Computers & Technology Read LessAt Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual!
We're strong and growing. 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. We're strong, innovative and growing.
We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.
We care. We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they're passionate about.
Bring your best! What's the role?
The responsibility of the role is to advocate and promote the effective use of technology within the network office (NO) territory and facilitate the use of new and existing technologies into the financial advisor's practice and workflow of all NO team members (e.g. CRC, SET, DNOS, Recruiters etc.).
Apply a holistic consulting approach on an individualized basis to promote efficient and value-added utilization of technology to achieve individual goals and objectives. This is a full-time, on-site resource, responsible for the coaching, training, mentoring NMs technology suite to financial advisors and team members in local network, district, and detached offices.
This position requires 100% onsite availability in Cleveland, OH. This is a full-time, on-site resource, responsible for the coaching, training, mentoring NMs technology suite to financial advisors and team members in local network, district, and detached offices.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Establish, build and maintain relationships with key roles including financial advisors (FA), FA teams, NO leadership and team members to understand their individual business needs.
Develop deep understanding of insurance and investment product sales cycle to consult to the effective implementation of technology throughout the cycle.
Proactive engagement with NO leadership, NO team members, FAs and their teams, Home Office (HO, corporate office) leadership to ensure effective and efficient use of NMs technology suite to maximize advisor and client value.
Tailor consultative approach so that the specific benefits for each unique audience who will be using the technology are clearly demonstrated and understood.
Act as feedback loop to HO leadership to ensure tech applications meet the needs of end-users and clients.
Identify gaps and inefficiencies where the financial advisors can apply use of new or existing technology to improve their practices.
Articulate the benefits of leveraging technology to drive a positive client and advisor experience throughout the sales cycle.
Ensure financial advisors and NO team members comprehend the specific benefits the use of technology will offer (e.g. increased productivity through time savings, increased sales, recruitment, improved client experience etc.)
Partner with, and independently develop sound recommendations to NO leadership to assist them in establishing goals.
Lead strategic planning, engagement, and execution efforts to ensure goals are attained and benefits realized. (e.g. increase field or recruitment productivity, capitalize on expense/revenue benefits through staff redeployment/reduction based on efficiencies gained etc.)
Consult to NO training leadership teams on teaching and reinforcing technology use best practices throughout the sales cycle with new and existing financial advisors.
Partner with NO and HO leadership to ensure a consistent messaging in promoting the proper use and integration of technology and proven business building benefits.
Develop individualized action plans to assist FAs in leveraging technology in their business practice.
Plan, schedule, and facilitate classes using established curriculum to leverage technology as a sales cycle productivity tool.
Collaborate with appropriate resources to ensure relevant technology education is provided to the financial advisors and their staff.
Consult to and partner with NO training team in leading Financial Planning Academy sessions to promote and deliver usage strategies on key technologies needed for a successful FA onboarding and development.
Support technology rollouts making users aware of benefits, preparation, and training needed for successful deployment.
Attend mandatory classes, conferences, and training sessions to remain current with changing technologies.
Track and report engagement efforts and effectiveness to corporate and local management teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business or an equivalent combination of education and/or progressively responsible work experience.
Minimum of 5 years' experience to include the following: Experience can run concurrently or in addition to each:
Five + years of consultation experience working with professionals in financial services or similar industry with demonstrated ability to build/develop relationships at various position levels through a consultative model.
Minimum of three years' experience in coaching/training individuals how to optimize their business through the use of technology is highly desirable.
Minimum of three years of coaching and training experience preferred
Minimum of five years financial services industry experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to understand software technology focused on sales practice and the ability to articulate the benefits and uses to select audiences
Ability to build and maintain relationships.
Proven ability to consult and drive measurable improvements in an outcome based model. (E.g. prior demonstrated ability to drive % increase in adoption, sales etc.)
Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate groups of people.
Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$60,340.00Pay Range - End:
$112,060.00Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
We believe in fairness and transparency. Its 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 youre 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.
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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.
FIND YOUR FUTUREWere excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.
Flexible work schedulesConcierge serviceComprehensive benefitsEmployee resource groupsPandoLogic. Preferred Job Industries Computers & Technology Read LessWhat's the Role?
As the Senior Director of Identity Management, you will lead the strategic development and implementation of identity management (IM) solutions across the organization. This role is pivotal in setting strategic direction to support IT and organizational strategies. The Senior Director will focus on ensuring secure, efficient, and scalable identity lifecycle management, aligning with industry standards and regulatory requirements. They will assume accountabilities for identity management client functions and coordinate accountabilities within IT, engaging staff, leadership, and business partners to mature and sustain information risk management across the enterprise.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive identity management strategy that supports organizational goals and regulatory compliance, engaging Identity & Access Management (IAM) leadership in strategic direction setting.
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive identity management strategy that supports organizational goals and regulatory compliance, engaging Identity & Access Management (IAM) leadership in strategic direction setting.Identity Lifecycle Management: Oversee user provisioning, deprovisioning, and identity governance processes to ensure secure and efficient operations.
Identity Lifecycle Management: Oversee user provisioning, deprovisioning, and identity governance processes to ensure secure and efficient operations.Technology Implementation: Lead the deployment and management of identity management platforms, including Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools, Client IAM tools, and Operations tools.
Technology Implementation: Lead the deployment and management of identity management platforms, including Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools, Client IAM tools, and Operations tools.Risk Management: Evaluate and prioritize risks in new and existing systems from both business and technology perspectives, recommending controls that balance effectiveness with business impact.
Risk Management: Evaluate and prioritize risks in new and existing systems from both business and technology perspectives, recommending controls that balance effectiveness with business impact.Stakeholder Collaboration: Leverage relationships to act as a liaison between IAM and business units, fostering collaboration to implement best risk management practices.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Leverage relationships to act as a liaison between IAM and business units, fostering collaboration to implement best risk management practices.Organizational Change: Influence enterprise buy-in to address risk areas and promote a more information risk-aware culture.
Organizational Change: Influence enterprise buy-in to address risk areas and promote a more information risk-aware culture.Project and Budget Oversight: Responsible for selection and prioritization of IM projects, oversight of IM budget management, and long-range planning.
Project and Budget Oversight: Responsible for selection and prioritization of IM projects, oversight of IM budget management, and long-range planning.Team Development: Develop and mentor a high-performing technical IAM team, setting standards for engineering excellence, documentation, runbooks, and on-call readiness.
Team Development: Develop and mentor a high-performing technical IAM team, setting standards for engineering excellence, documentation, runbooks, and on-call readiness.Identity Management: Own and mature workforce and client identity for all internal and external users and applications, including strategic design and hands-on implementation of IAM patterns
Identity Management: Own and mature workforce and client identity for all internal and external users and applications, including strategic design and hands-on implementation of IAM patternsPerformance Tracking: Create and track IAM KPIs and OKRs tied to business outcomes
Performance Tracking: Create and track IAM KPIs and OKRs tied to business outcomesBring your best! What this role needs:
Experience: 12+ years in identity management, with 5+ years in a leadership role within a large-scale enterprise environment.
Experience: 12+ years in identity management, with 5+ years in a leadership role within a large-scale enterprise environment.Technical Expertise: Proficiency in identity management technologies, including Active Directory, IGA tools, and federated identity solutions.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency in identity management technologies, including Active Directory, IGA tools, and federated identity solutions.Engineering Experience: Requires substantial prior hands-on engineering experience designing and implementing IAM solutions (e.g., JML, Access Certifications, Identity Verification, RBAC), with a clear progression from senior engineer/architect into strategic leadership.
Engineering Experience: Requires substantial prior hands-on engineering experience designing and implementing IAM solutions (e.g., JML, Access Certifications, Identity Verification, RBAC), with a clear progression from senior engineer/architect into strategic leadership.Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams, with strong people management skills.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams, with strong people management skills.Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.Education: Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience. Certification in security space desired (CISSP, CCSP, etc).
Education: Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience. Certification in security space desired (CISSP, CCSP, etc).Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$149,380.00Pay Range - End:
$277,420.00Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110:
$164,290.00 USD - $305,110.00 USDStructure 115:
$171,780.00 USD - $319,020.00 USDWe believe in fairness and transparency. Its 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 youre 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.
Job Posting End Date:
11/24/2025The timeline for this job posting may be shortened or extended based on organizational needs.
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.
FIND YOUR FUTUREWere excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.
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What Youll Do
Vision: Sets the mid-term (1-2 year) vision of a product portfolio (multiple products) including how they will produce business outcomes.
Responsible for cultivating an environment of understanding the products.
Manage the full product life cycle from strategic planning, building and execution, maintenance and support to end of life retirement.
Goals: Sets the product objectives and key results for a product.
Align the engineering and design team around a common set of goals based on shipping product features.
Roadmap: Accountable for providing high-level direction that illustrates the epics and features that will be delivered across a portfolio of products or platforms and how it integrates with other cross functional team efforts.
Requirements: Accountable for gathering higher level, more complex product requirements and having a general understanding/knowledge of products they are responsible for.
Review and validate requirements gathered within the team.
Define the Product: Identify and validate problems and/or opportunities for multiple user groups/scenarios across the company.
Align stakeholders and document high-level business requirements or manage vendor relationships and any applicable request for proposal (RFP) or proof of concept (POC) processes.
Communication: Collaborate cross functionally with business partners including engineering, marketing, design and sales to allow for the smooth and efficient flow of product activities.
Prioritization: Responsible for setting long-term goals for both products and team members.
Accountable for helping teams track progress against Key Results and help balance priorities with corporate strategic initiatives or the introduction of new products.
Leadership: Create the future by fostering an engaging environment and encouraging accountability and development.
Break down barriers so individuals and teams can be accountable and responsible for doing their best.
Align employees' passions to business value outcomes.
Data Driven: Build a culture of making data driven decisions that influence business, engineering, and other stakeholders to model this behavior.
Skills You Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical, business or financial field.
9+ years of working as a product manager on technology-powered product teams.
Working knowledge of modern techniques in product discovery and delivery.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience in high-level business discussions and deep technical discussions.
Experience using Business Intelligence dashboards and tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.).
3+ years of formal people management experience managing other product managers.
Ability to work in a matrix organization.
Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$135,800.00Pay Range - End:
$252,200.00Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110:
Structure 115:
We believe in fairness and transparency. Its 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 youre 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.
FIND YOUR FUTUREWere excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.
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