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Nuveen Investments Technical Project Manager - Marketing Asset Managment in Chicago, Illinois
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our Marketing Technology team within Nuveen Technology Operations (NTO). This role is ideal for someone with a strong technology background, proven experience in asset management, and a deep understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.
The successful candidate will have hands-on experience managing complex technology initiatives beyond traditional project management, with the ability to engage in detailed execution when required. This role will need a high level of commitment, flexibility across time zones, and adaptability to global teams are essential.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to drive technology transformation within asset management, working alongside some of the best minds in architecture, engineering, and product management. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we deliver technology projects globally, ensuring Nuveen remains at the forefront of innovation in financial services.
If you’re passionate about leading Agile-driven technology projects, working across global teams, and making an impact in asset management, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Lead and deliver complex technology initiatives within Product Marketing, ensuring seamless execution across product, platform, and engineering teams.
Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk frameworks, ensuring strategic alignment with business and technology objectives.
Provide hands-on technical oversight, engaging deeply in discussions on architecture, data, cloud infrastructure, and software engineering best practices.
Champion Agile methodologies across multiple global teams, ensuring efficient execution through Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe frameworks.
Work with engineering, product, and platform teams to establish a structured governance model for project execution. Ensure all applications have adequate Disaster Recovery (DR) plans and actively support Nuveen’s enterprise-wide DR exercises.
Manage vendor integration where applicable, tracking deliverables and ensuring seamless execution.
Effectively navigate a global organization, working across multiple markets, time zones, and cultures.
Vendor relationship management and project oversight
Communication of project and program status to stakeholders and management teams
Collaborate with relevant internal and external enterprise teams and stakeholders
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Required
Work Experience
- 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred
Physical Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level
8IC
Required Skills:
5+ years of Project Management experience
Asset or Investment Management experience
Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and experience leading Agile teams.
Experience delivering both off-the-shelf and custom-built applications.
Preferred Skills:
3+yrs of Product Marketing or Investment Product Marketing experience
Experience in asset management, investment management, or financial services.
Strong technology knowledge, including cloud infrastructure, software engineering, and data architecture.
Hands-on and detail-oriented—able
Vendor relationship management and project oversight
Communication of project and program status to stakeholders and management teams
Collaborate with relevant internal and external enterprise teams and stakeholders
Related Skills
Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Executive Presence, General Risk Management, Influence, Problem Solving, Program Management, Project Management, Relationship Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Anticipated Posting End Date:
2025-05-08
Base Pay Range: $101,700/yr. - $155,400/yr.
Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
Company Overview
Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Its affiliates offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.com
Benefits and Total Rewards
The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary (https://www.tiaa.org/public/pdf/benefits-at-a-glance.pdf) .
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
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