Deborah Wages

Deborah Wages, MBA, PMP, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program and project management, particularly in organizational change and technology transformation. Currently serving as Senior Director and Principal Program Manager for Technology Strategy & Transformation at Northwestern Mutual, Deborah leads change management strategies aligning technology architecture with the company's multi-year strategy. With a rich background that includes roles at Yakes Consulting, Ellis Cycles, and ManpowerGroup, Deborah has demonstrated expertise in enterprise-wide transformations, financial oversight, and strategic project leadership. Deborah holds an MBA from the Lubar College of Business and dual undergraduate degrees in Business Management and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.